Vicki Schafer
Ponder,TX
Summary
- Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with over 40 years of experience in acute and long-term healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, EKGS, blood gas analysis as well as airway and ventilator management.
- Compassionate and detail-oriented RRT committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treated wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly with lung disease.
- Demonstrated success in providing critical care and managing respiratory equipment effectively.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HHSC Denton State Supported Living Center
07.2010 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments as indicated
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained high quality of care for residents with physical and/or mental disabilities ages 10 to 91
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments according to physician directed orders
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Anchorage, AKCertification of Completion - Respiratory Technology
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA06-1984
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Treatment administration
- Caring bedside manner
- Team collaboration
- CPR/AED
- EKG
- Mechanical ventilation management
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist 1985
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist 1996
- BLS Expires June 2027
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HHSC Denton State Supported Living Center
07.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Certification of Completion - Respiratory Technology
Bossier Parish Community College