Hi, I’m
Tracie Zajac
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Catholic Health- Sisters of Charity HospitalBuffalo, NY
Registered Respiratory Therapist
07.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Attends high risk deliveries as well as transports babies to NICU.
- Administers nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Trains new employees on proper respiratory therapy techniques.
- Participates in RT NICU Unit Practice Counsel, SOCH ACE Committee
- Trains RN's in L&D, Maternity and NICU at Annual Skills Day
- Administers medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Works with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans, medication and equipment needs for patients
- Treats patients with aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy and Evaluates progress of treatment.
- Administers inhalants using Aerogens, SVNs as well as LVNs
- Documents care by updating charts and records using EPIC
- Trains patients and families how to administer treatments and use equipment on their own
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition
- Manages mechanical ventilation systems such as Maquet Servos, Oscillators, Brunel Jet, HFNC, etc. and adjusts settings according to physician orders.
- Works one-on-one with patients of all ages who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
Livenation-Darien Lake AmphitheatreDarien Center, NY
Security Supervisor
09.1999 - Current
Job overview
- Helps oversee security aspects of venues and stages for various concert and other events; Works closely with Tour Security to help keep performers and various areas secure and safe; Escorts VIP's; Crowd Control; Collaborates closely with law enforcement agencies to provide assistance during events
Education
Genesee Community CollegeBatavia, NY
Associate of Science from Respiratory Care
05.2016
University Overview
- Graduated on Provost’s List.
- Vice President & Secretary of Respiratory Care Club.
- Zonta Club of Cheektowaga-Lancater 2015 Women Returning TO Education Scholarship Recipient
Medaille CollegeBuffalo, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Child And Youth Services
12.1999
Skills
- Current in BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP
- NRP Instructor
- Proficient in LMA insertion
- Charge Therapist
- NICU Transport Team Member
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Catholic Health- Sisters of Charity Hospital
07.2016 - Current
Security Supervisor
Livenation-Darien Lake Amphitheatre
09.1999 - Current
Genesee Community College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Care
Medaille College
Bachelor of Arts from Child And Youth Services
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