Vickiesha Echols-Johnson
Arlington,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 7 years of experience in long term and acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Arlington
04.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Patient Access Representative
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
- Received patient deductibles and co-pay amounts and discussed options to satisfy remainder of patient financial obligations.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Platt College-Ontario
Ontario, CA10.2013
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Equipment Setup
- Physical assessments
- End of life care
- Patient Instruction
- Emergency medical care
- Team Collaboration
- Intubation
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- CPR/AED
- Intensive Care Unit
- Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit
- Patient safety
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist RCP00078313 08/2020
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Arlington
04.2023 - Current
Patient Access Representative
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
10.2014 - 03.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Platt College-Ontario
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