TIMOTHY VERNON
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Experienced respiratory therapy professional dedicated to providing patient-centered care. Skilled in assessing and treating individuals with various breathing disorders, ensuring accurate delivery of prescribed treatments. Proficient in documenting patient progress and maintaining comprehensive records. Well-versed in utilizing a wide range of equipment, devices, and supplies for standard treatments and tracheostomy care management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
NeuroRestorative
06.2023 - Current
- Implemented mechanical ventilation for patients requiring respiratory support.
- Managed oxygen therapy to ensure adequate oxygen levels.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Rotech Healthcare
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding treatment options.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and care plans.
- Implemented mechanical ventilation for patients requiring respiratory support.
- Managed oxygen therapy to ensure adequate oxygen levels.
- Educated patients on proper use of respiratory equipment to promote independence.
Respiratory therapist
Woodland Park Care Center
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks
- Provided patients with routine tracheostomy care including tracheal suctioning, changing tracheostomy tubes, and caring for stoma sites
- Administered aerosolized breathing treatments for trach patients and monitors saturations
- Donning and doffing PPE including gowns, N95 face masks, face shields, and gloves along with proper hand hygiene for Covid-19 prevention and preventing cross-contamination between patients
- Assisted with patient transport and traveled with patients to other locations for appointments and treatments
- Communicated with the doctor and NP regarding treatment and results for respiratory patients
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations
- Helped set up CPAP and BiPAP using patient machines or facility owned trilogy ventilators for patients with shortness of breath and desaturation
- Occasionally assisted the wound nurse with caring for wounds and collaberated with them for preventing potential wounds in pts with atracheostomy
- Frequently assited CNAs with brief changes and some routinecare measures
Auditor
RGIS
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Inventory stores and their stock using systems measures to provide accurate counts
- Worked as a team with coworkers and store staff to provide smooth inventories and quick results
- Assinged as driver and traveled with other workers to various locations throughout the state and occasionally out of state for store inventories
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Supported inventory operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance
- Satisfied customers by delivering speedy and expert service for all inventory needs
- Kept records with clear and consise communication
Delivery team/warehouse associate
The Warehouse
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Collected and disposed of excess stock, defective items or obsolete materials
- Kept the team safe and efficient by maintaining clean tools, equipment and work areas
- Inspected items to identify problems and worked with supervisors or vendors to correct issues
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Delivered orders to customers effixiently and timley
- Communicated with customers about their orders and provided clear communication for delivery to assure customer satisfaction
- Assisted customers in store by answering questions and giving assitance to provide a positive experience
- Carried out high-quality maintanence and delivery work with little oversight
- Worked with team members to ensure a positive work environment and worked to reach team goals
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory therapy
Stevens Henager College
Murray, UtahSkills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Manage ventilation
- Hard working
- Reliable
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory equipment setup
Accomplishments
Achieved the rank of eagle in the Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
NeuroRestorative
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Rotech Healthcare
06.2021 - 04.2023
Respiratory therapist
Woodland Park Care Center
02.2019 - 06.2021
Delivery team/warehouse associate
The Warehouse
02.2017 - 09.2018
Auditor
RGIS
05.2016 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory therapy
Stevens Henager College
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