Veronica Tyus
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
02.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments and procedures for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status during therapy sessions.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical respiratory support as needed.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered respiratory treatments under supervision of licensed therapists.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions
- Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Instructed patients on inhaler techniques and other self-care management strategies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Shelton State Community College
12.2022
Selma High School
05.2004
Skills
- Adult critical care
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Equipment cleaning
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- RRT
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center South
02.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Baptist Medical Center South
07.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Shelton State Community College
Selma High School