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TREVA TAYLOR

Memphis,TN

Summary

Emphatic and motivated Respiratory Therapist with a vast amount of experience in providing both acute and chronic care care to patients while maintaining the highest standards of care and reducing readmission rates

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Graceland
08.2022 - Current
  • Implemented respiratory protocols to enhance patient care.
  • Directs treatment for residents using continuous ventilators.
  • Assists in bedside bronchoscopy
  • Evaluates ventilator dependent residents' readiness to wean.
  • Evaluates tracheostomy residents’ readiness to be decannulated.
  • Performs arterial punctures and analyzes iSTAT blood gas results as ordered and recommends appropriate treatment of care
  • Coordinates and accompanies the transport of tracheostomy and ventilator residents to outpatient care appointments.
  • Performs airway management to include chest physiotherapy, vest therapy, cough assist therapy and tracheal suctioning.
  • Performs tracheostomy care and changes tracheostomy tube as ordered

Respiratory Therapist

St.Francis Hospital
07.2020 - Current
  • Supported life by administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
  • Meets patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests, assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
  • Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
  • Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
  • Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress

Medical Assistant

Regional One Health
08.2015 - 12.2020
  • Assisted medical personnel during patient assessments and procedures.
  • Collected, identified, and documented patients' medical history, vital statistics, prevention data, medications, chief complaints, and other relevant information.
  • Collects, prepares and transports blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logs specimens and prepares for testing. Performs basic laboratory test, disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes instruments. Performs phlebotomy functions, venipuncture and skin puncture procedures as requested or required by provider.
  • Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat, clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies. Maintains instruments and prepares sterilization as required.
  • Operates electrocardiogram (EKG) or other medical equipment to administer routine diagnostic test.

Phlebotomist

Vitalant
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Documented receipt of specimens in electronic medical record system. Communicated with donors to explain specimen collection process and estimated wait-time for results. Cleaned
  • Sanitized and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards. Collected units of blood for medical examinations through venipuncture and capillary puncture. Explained collection procedures
  • Answered questions and helped patients feel comfortable with blood collection process. Disposed of biohazard fluids
  • Tissue and collection devices safely and securely to minimize risk of spreading diseases and bacteria.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
01.2022

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
05.2012

Grizzley’s Academy
Memphis, TN
05.2007

Skills

    Mechanical ventilator operation

    Communication

    Pharmaceutical drug

    Compassion

    Detail-oriented

    Problem solving

    Critical thinking

Certification

  • Infection control
  • Phlebotomist

Languages

English

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Graceland
08.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

St.Francis Hospital
07.2020 - Current

Medical Assistant

Regional One Health
08.2015 - 12.2020

Phlebotomist

Vitalant
06.2014 - 08.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College

Diploma - Medical Assistant

Concorde Career College

Grizzley’s Academy

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