Tracie Wise
Greenville,IL
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 15 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment. I have a wide variety of experience from a 400 bed, level one trauma center to a 25 bed hospital. Im adept in pulmonary function testing, stress test, tracheostomy's, and home oxygen evaluations. Im a flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hshs St Josephs Highland
Highland, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Administered respiratory medications.
- Placed critically ill patients on Bipaps and ventilatory support.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy.
- Evaluated patient's need for home oxygen.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Respiratory Therapist
HSHS Holy Family Hospital
Greenville , Illinois
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Administered respiratory medications.
- Placed critically ill patients on Bipaps and ventilatory support.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy.
- Evaluated patient's need for home oxygen.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Johns Hospital and Clinics
Springfield , IL
05.2009 - 06.2015
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation and tracheostomys.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Respiratory Care Assistant
St Johns Hospital and Clinics
Springfield , IL
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Worked as a respiratory care assistant while completing school.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05-2009
Skills
- Outpatient Care-pulmonary function testing
- Medication Administration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
Certification
- I have my BLS, ACLS, and PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hshs St Josephs Highland
06.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
HSHS Holy Family Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Johns Hospital and Clinics
05.2009 - 06.2015
Respiratory Care Assistant
St Johns Hospital and Clinics
05.2008 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lincoln Land Community College
- I have my BLS, ACLS, and PALS
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