Toni Green
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 2-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches.
Trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Compassionate and detail-oriented, 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
The Emory Clinic
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from chronic pulmonary diseases.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Developed treatment plans for patients resulting in 91% respiratory condition symptom relief.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta , GA
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent pulmonary illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS 08.2008 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 08.2015 - 08.2017
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Affiliations
The American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
Georgia Society for Respiratory Care(GSRC)
Certification
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist, RRT
The Emory Clinic
08.2020 - 07.2022
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory University Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Texas Health Science San Antonio
08.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Alcorn State University
08.2008 - 05.2013
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