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Von Sharpe

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Certified Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years of experience in acute healthcare setting. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration, ventilator and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital
Durham, NC
07.2022 - Current

*Long Term Critical/Acute Care.

  • Initiate and maintain ventilators in acute/sub acute care settings.
  • Evaluate diagnostic information and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff.
  • Utilize Respiratory Therapy Driven Protocols.
  • Monitor patients and evaluate specific symptoms and difficulties.
  • Respond to all emergencies to maintain patient's airway and cpr.
  • Deliver treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments.

Respiratory Therapist

SnapNurse
Anchorage, AK
01.2021 - 03.2022

*Covid Crisis Contract

  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.

Respiratory Therapist

Favorite Healthcare Staffing - Kansas City
Peru, IL
10.2021 - 11.2021

* Covid Crisis Contract.

  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.

Respiratory Therapist

Krucial Staffing
Harlingen, TX
11.2020 - 06.2021

* Covid Crisis Contract.

  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing therapy.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital-Durham
Durham, NC
06.2003 - 07.2020
  • Worked in Long Term Critical/Acute Care with high acuity.
  • Initiated and maintained ventilators in acute/subacute care setting.
  • Evaluated diagnostic information and coordinated with physicians and nursing staff.
  • Utilized Respiratory Therapy Driven Protocols.
  • Monitored patients and evaluated specific symptoms and difficulties.
  • Responded to all emergencies to maintain patient's airway and CPR.

Respiratory Therapist

FMC Butner
Butner, NC
04.2003 - 02.2020
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology

Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC
06.1992

Skills

    Acute/Critical Care Unit

    Tracheal Intubation/Extubation

    Artificial Airways

    EKG

    Bronchial Hygiene

    Bipap/CPAP Therapy

    Rapid Response/Code Blue Team

    Ventilator Management

    ABGs

    Oxygen/Aerosol/High Flow Therapies

    Patient Assessment

Certification

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital
07.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Favorite Healthcare Staffing - Kansas City
10.2021 - 11.2021

Respiratory Therapist

SnapNurse
01.2021 - 03.2022

Respiratory Therapist

Krucial Staffing
11.2020 - 06.2021

Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital-Durham
06.2003 - 07.2020

Respiratory Therapist

FMC Butner
04.2003 - 02.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology

Edgecombe Community College
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