Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
06.2021 - Current
Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Administered and monitored advanced respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), and high-flow oxygen therapy for critical care patients.
Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, bedside pulmonary function tests, and pulse oximetry to interpret results, and adjusted treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
Delivered emergency respiratory interventions (advanced airway management, CPR, and lifesaving interventions) during codes, rapid responses, and trauma activations.
Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
Conducted regular equipment checks, calibration, and troubleshooting to maintain compliance with hospital protocols.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.