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Timisha Bradford

Aubrey

Summary

Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Medical City Plano, excelling in airway management and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and advanced therapeutic techniques. Committed to mentoring peers and delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal respiratory health for diverse patient populations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Medical City Plano
Plano
11.2023 - Current
  • Mentored new employees on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests utilizing advanced life support measures.
  • Administered aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to enhance breathing.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for care team access.
  • Delivered bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using nebulizers and inhalers.
  • Executed airway clearance therapies, significantly reducing complications from mucus buildup.
  • Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to improve lung function.
  • Conducted pulmonary function tests and analyzed arterial blood gas for lung function abnormalities.

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Respiratory Therapist for over one year of experiences treating, assessing, and caring for patients with respiratory disorders in different areas; Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Emergency Room.
  • Compassionate and committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress.
  • Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease.
  • Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Initiating and conducting respiratory procedure; assist physician with endotracheal intubation, airway management, performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), extubation, oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, use techniques such as Spontaneous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV), End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP), Pressure Support (PS), Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV), Assist/ Control (A/C), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP).
  • Perform spirometry at bedside, peak flow, vital capacity (VC), negative inspiratory forces (NIF), rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI).
  • Assist physician during bronchoscopy and performed oral/nasal suction.
  • Assist in transporting patient on ventilator support.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
  • Airway management.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.

CARGO SPECIALIST

United States Army
Newport News
07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections, and transportation processes.
  • Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
  • Coordinated and verified proper dispatch of cargo shipments, working closely with different departments to resolve issues.
  • Implemented and maintained security protocols to safeguard cargo shipments.
  • As a Non-Commissioned officer in charge is was my duty to lead a squad of 11 lower enlisted Soldiers.
  • I was the overseer, organizer, and trainer to numerous field exercises and Army task.
  • Responsible for over $50,000 worth of equipment as a section leader and also ensured that all property was accounted for monthly without damage.
  • Served as the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the human resource personnel.
  • Worked hand and hand with the company commander and first sergeant to ensure that all personnel actions were submitted, all finance actions were accounted for and that all platoons were tracking whereabouts of Soldiers.
  • Served as the Unit Prevention Leader for 567th ICTC and conducted over 25 Urinalysis.
  • Implemented and maintained security protocols to safeguard cargo shipments.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Auburn University
Montgomery, AL
05.2017

Skills

  • Professional bedside manner
  • Spirometry interpretation
  • Physical assessments
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Airway management
  • Arterial puncture techniques
  • Oxygen therapy administration
  • Metered dose inhaler usage
  • Patient monitoring

Certification

  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • NRP
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Profile Link

https://bold.pro/my/timisha-bradford/704r

Timeline

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Medical City Plano
11.2023 - Current

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Madigan Army Medical Center, MAMC
06.2022 - 09.2023

CARGO SPECIALIST

United States Army
07.2017 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Auburn University

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