Tricia Everitte
Rockmart,GA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Clinical Resource Respiratory Therapy educator committed to helping improve the breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats a 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. Also, work with staff to improve education on equipment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Recourse Respiratory Therapy Educator
WellStar Heath System
Hiram, GA
10.2010 - Current
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls and immediately initiated treatment.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Educate Respiratory department on new equipment
- Maintain staff annual competencies
- Assist with Intubation and vent management
- ABG interpretations
- BiPAP management
- Handle customer complaints and staff issues
Charge Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Health System Inc
Hiram , GA
10.2010 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Take 30 plus calls a day from staff and patient calls
Register Respiratory Therapist
Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton , GA
07.2009 - 12.2011
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Dalton State College
Dalton GAAssociate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome GA06.2009
Skills
- Client Satisfaction
- Ventilation Management
- Operational Standards
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Artline Placement
- Supervise RRTs on each shift
- Clinical educator
- Responsible Annual Competencies checks off
- Fill in shift supervisor
- Operational Procedures
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Safety Protocols
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved ISTAT which correct ABG values in patients chart.
- Collaborated with of 10 in the development of Sunflower Project
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed RRT - 2009-Present
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- COPD educator
Timeline
Clinical Recourse Respiratory Therapy Educator
WellStar Heath System
10.2010 - Current
Charge Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Health System Inc
10.2010 - Current
Register Respiratory Therapist
Tanner Medical Center
07.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Dalton State College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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