Valerie Fink
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Banner Heart Hospital and Dignity Health, adept in emergency medical care and equipment troubleshooting. Demonstrated leadership in patient advocacy and clinical training, significantly improving treatment effectiveness. Excel in developing individualized care plans and executing advanced respiratory procedures, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Heart Hospital
Mesa, AZ
02.2022 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapist
Dignity Health
Gilbert, AZ
11.2015 - 02.2022
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ01-2002
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Drug administration trained
- Physical assessments
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Clinical leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency medical care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Heart Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Dignity Health
11.2015 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
Pima Medical Institute