William Saab
Bell,CA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education and judicious use of humor.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
NICU Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Little company of Mary
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Applied information from blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Delivered oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy and CPAP therapy to help patients meet treatment goals
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds and x-rays
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory care devices and procedures for continued at-home care
- Educated patients and families on asthma
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (PICU)
Kaiser Permanente
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient.
NICU PICU Respiratory Therapist
Plantation General Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Function as an expert in critical care areas (NICU, PICU)
- Utilized as a resource for less experienced staff
- Administered all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities
- Responsible for the delivery of all respiratory care to neonate and pediatrics including surfactant administration
- Ventilator and airway management utilizing different modalities such as NAVA, Bubble CPAP, Oscillator.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Auburn Medical
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds and x-rays
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Renton, WASkills
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood gas analysis
- Patient instruction
- Intubation
- Emergency medical care
- Pulmonary function testing
- Emergency care
- Deliver treatment
- Educate patients
- Manage ventilation
- Document conditions
- Monitor patients
- Organization
- Arterial Punctures
- Respiratory Failure
- EMR Systems
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Ventilator Management
Languages
English
Arabic
Timeline
RRT
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
10.2022 - 07.2023
NICU Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Little company of Mary
08.2021 - 07.2022
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist (PICU)
Kaiser Permanente
08.2020 - 07.2021
NICU PICU Respiratory Therapist
Plantation General Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Auburn Medical
03.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
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