Victoria Lucas
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at St. Anthony's Hospital, adept in airway management and enhancing patient outcomes through effective respiratory therapy treatments. Skilled in patient education and advocacy, significantly improved departmental training at AdventHealth Waterman. Certified in CPR/ACLS, demonstrating exceptional professional bedside manner and dedication to patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Relief charge
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as arterial lines, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
AdventHealth Waterman
11.2015 - 05.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing thorough training and mentorship to junior respiratory therapists, including rewriting the orientation process for our department.
- Ensured optimal patient care through diligent monitoring of respiratory equipment and vital signs.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
North Florida Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2015
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FlBachelor of Arts - History
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Intubation
- Arterial Lines
- Patient Advocacy
- Certified in CPR/ ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
AdventHealth Waterman
11.2015 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapist
North Florida Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Santa Fe College
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Florida
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