Valerie Langton
Atlantic Beach,FL
Summary
A dedicated and caring Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 18yrs experience who is seeking a new professional challenge utilizing healthcare skills and contributing team work and flexibility.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
04.2021 - Current
- Proficient in the ICU with pre and post transplant patients, ECMO patients on ventilator and Vapotherm
- Experienced in setup and management of Nitric Oxide, Alprostadil, ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, assist with bronchoscopy and intubations, delivery of aerosolized bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Proficient in assessment and communication with patient, provider and family
- Competent in the OR setting
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Garden City Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ABG's and EKG's, rotating lead respiratory position. Setup and management of ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, and Vapotherm
- Proficient in the intensive care unit and emergency care, education and communicating with patient, physician and family
- Maintained safe protocols and cleaning of equipment/ stocking of supplies
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Special Tree Rehabilitation System
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Setup, monitored and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
- Proficient in care, cleaning and changing of tracheostomy
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and assisted with taking patients to appointments or outings.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare Inc
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Scheduled patients for clinic or home visits
- Setup, instruction of use and troubleshooting of home ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP machines, pulse oximeters
- Educated patients, nursing staff and family members how to monitored and adjusted ventilators and other respiratory equipment
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
06.2006 - 02.2011
- Level 1 trauma experience.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ABG's and EKG's
- Explained treatments and procedures to patients.
- Setup and management of ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP and Vapotherm
- Proficient in emergency care, cardiac, surgical, medical, neuro intensive care units
- General floors
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI05.2006
Associate of Science -
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI05.2002
Skills
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Ventilator Management
- Nitric Oxide Handling
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Bronchodilator administration
- Patient Care Documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Certified NBRC
- Current BLS, ACLS and PAL through AHA
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic
04.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Garden City Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Special Tree Rehabilitation System
12.2014 - 04.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare Inc
02.2011 - 08.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
06.2006 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Monroe County Community College
Associate of Science -
Monroe County Community College
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