Tucker Hutchison
Fernandina Beach
Summary
Compassionate Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FL02-2024
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Patient and caregiver education
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Spirometer reading
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- End-of-life care
- Team collaboration
- Respiratory care protocols
- First aid and CPR
- Intubation
- Emergency medical care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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