Trinity Billings
Sparta,NC
Summary
I am a Respiratory Therapist currently employed at Forsyth Medical Center. Before graduation from WCC, I completed an externship at Forsyth.
I have practiced airway management, placement of arterial lines, patient education, significantly improved patient breathing functions and outcomes. Excelled in emergency responses and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to respiratory care protocols. I work closely with all healthcare team members and educate my patients as well as their families.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, arterial lines, and intubations.
Education
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC05.2024
Skills
- Airway Management
- Ventilator Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Medication Administration
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Patient care documentation
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
CRT
RRT
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Forsyth Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Wilkes Community College