Veronica Barlow
McKinney,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor of Respiratory Care
Collin College
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Resources Allen & Frisco Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Provides high quality patient care in all areas such as Acute care floors, Emergency Room, Neonatal (Level 2), Cardiac & Adult Intensive Care Unit.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, 525-bed tertiary care Level I Adult Trauma Center/teaching Hospital and burn trauma unit.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center’s
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Relief Shift Lead (Baylor Mckinney)
- Provides high quality patient care in all areas such as Acute care floors, Emergency Room, Neonatal (Level 3, Baylor Mckinney), Cardiac & Adult Intensive Care Unit. (Baylor Mckinney, Baylor Heart Plano, Baylor Plano, and Baylor Centannial).
- Floated among 4 Baylor Medical Centers.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Sharp Chula Vista Hospital
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Assists in therapeutic Bronchoscopies. Initiates, and monitors Nitric Oxide & Heliox therapy. Experience performing Electrocardiograms, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and other patient monitoring procedures.
- Preceptor of new hire Respiratory Therapists. Educate on proper procedures and how to deliver outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment.
- Trained over 10 Acute Respiratory Therapists and 80 RNs to be Critical Care Extenders during the 2020 Covid-19 Crisis Pandemic.
- Member of Palliative Care Committee
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
01.2007 - 08.2013
- Prepared medical and dental exams and procedures, meeting the health readiness standard of a USN and USMC organization.
- Provided Respiratory Support and Nursing support aboard USS Kearsarge. This is to include ventilator, and airway management, as well as placing IV supports in case of emergency and non emergency.
- Provided medical coverage for front line Marines training center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
San Diego, CA2016
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
San Diego2017
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT2019
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Excellent time management
- Adaptability
- Strong work ethic
- Great customer service
- Organized
- Team leadership
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner License Texas #02003505 (Currently in process of reactivation due to living out of state)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Affiliations
American Association of Respiratory Care since 2016
Timeline
Professor of Respiratory Care
Collin College
10.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Resources Allen & Frisco Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center’s
10.2020 - 03.2023
Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
Sharp Chula Vista Hospital
03.2017 - 08.2020
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
01.2007 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College San Diego
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Independence University
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