Tonya Lamb
Albia,IA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 27 years of experience in hospital healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
06.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plan.
- Performed arterial blood gas samples for testing.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records for cardiopulmonary services rendered.
- Monitored patients during procedures and reported abnormal findings.
- Edited and forwarded resulted EKG to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
- Monitored respiratory billing charges of in-house patients for accuracy.
- Productivity Reports
Respiratory Therapist
Genesis Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Respiratory Therapist
Bladen County Hospital
12.2009 - 07.2011
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Performed intubations.
- Performed arterial blood and art-line draws for analysis.
- Setup and monitored Pneumovacs.
Respiratory Therapist
Richmond Memorial Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Setup and maintained Bipaps on patients.
- Performed intubations and setup ventilators on infants, peds, and adult patients.
- Setup and performed EKGS on infants, peds and adult patients.
- In attendance to all high risk births.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Responded to all rapid and code blue responses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Respiratory Therapist
Sampson Regional Medical Center
11.2003 - 12.2009
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Conducted electrocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Sterilized respiratory equipment using autoclave machine.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Scheduled and setup and downloaded king of heart cardiac halter monitors.
- Maintained and repaired ventilators. ( 7200"s, Servo I, Servo S, Servo 300, and Bear Cub.
- Performed intubations on infants , peds, and adults.
- Performed arterial blood gases and ran samples. including cap gases.
- Maintained and QA'd all blood gas analysis machines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNC Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC06.1996
Skills
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Physical Assessment
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Oxygen Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Arterial Punctures
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Airway Management
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Pulse Oximetry
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Respiratory Conditions
- Breathing Exercises
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Intubation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Additional Information
Have received training for setup and performing EEG's on new ARC Essentia system.
Have received training for PFT's and Exercise PFT's.
I have been working as a Respiratory Therapist since 1996. My work history stops at 2003. If you need a more further detailed after 2003 I will gladly supply this info.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
06.2013 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Genesis Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
Respiratory Therapist
Bladen County Hospital
12.2009 - 07.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Richmond Memorial Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Sampson Regional Medical Center
11.2003 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNC Pembroke
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Robeson Community College
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