Yanny S. Clermont
Trumbull,CT
Summary
Personable and professional Respiratory Therapist with 17 years' experience in healthcare settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments in recognizing clinical changes, communicating those changes, and making recommendations to physicians. Therapy administration and airway management. I have worked hospital intensive care Units, Emergency Rooms, PACU, Trauma Room, Pediatric Unit, NICU, and Burn unit. I am a very highly motivated and skilled in Respiratory Care. I am very efficient when communicating with patients, medical director, APRN, nurses, and family members. I have also worked in Rehabilitation Care and Short-Term Sub-acute and chronic Care. Strong customer service skills, Highly detail-oriented, extremely reliable, proactive, self-motivated with a positive attitude, and dedicated to superb patient and family centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
O2Safe Solutions
08.2022 - Current
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, medication administration of pulmonary, cough-assist(Acapella and Chest Vest), SMI/IS, Trach care, BIPAP/CPAP, HFNC(AIRVO), promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, Acapella, Chest Vest, pulmonary medications, IS, Trach care, BIPAP/CPAP, HFNC(AIRVO) and ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, APRN and staff by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Reduced hospital re-admissions by providing effective discharge planning and follow-up care instructions for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Deliver BIPAP/CPAP to skilled Nursing facilities throughout Ct states when on-call.
Respiratory Therapist
Greenwich Woods Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Greenwich, CT
06.2015 - 03.2023
- Provided patient and their family education, and comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patients' respiratory conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques.
- Explain treatment, procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
- Implemented treatments, disease prevention and/or management, pulmonary rehabilitation, and a diagnostic and treatment regimen prescribed by a Medical Director and APRN.
- Provided respiratory assessments , and therapeutic modalities such, oxygen therapy, administered bronchopulmonary medications, pulmonary hygiene, CPT/PEP therapy, suctioning, IS and pulmonary rehabilitation; 6-Minute Walk Test, and inhalation therapies. NIV/apnea monitoring, Tracheostomy care, and NIV use of Trilogy 100(BIPAP or CPAP)
- Maintain electronic documentation using facilities Matrix system.
Respiratory Therapist
St Mary’s Hospital Of Waterbury
Waterbury, CT
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provide expert care to patients of all ages suffering from a variety of acute and/or chronic lung conditions, with the goal of promoting health and restoring quality of life
- Rotating through various units/departments within the hospital: Critical Cardiovascular Unit, Medical Care Unit, Ambulatory PACU/O.R., pediatric ICU, NICU, Emergency Department and Trauma rooms, And key member of lifesaving response team, such as the hospital's Rapid Response Team(RRT)
- Provided emergency care, including assist with intubation and set the Hollister ETT holder, artificial respirations , external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- ABG’s, Oxygen therapy, Inhalation therapy(EZPAP by smith medical), Weaning parameters and extubation per hospital protocols
- Suction and closed suction catheter in-line bronchopulmonary medication nebulizer(the Aerogen). Bronchoscopy Assist, Percutaneous Tracheostomy Assist with follow care, and weaning to decannulation
- Work efficiently and communication as a team member and demonstrated competence
- knowledge of various respiratory equipments and ventilators. Adult critical care equipment; Drager, Servo-, BIPAP Carina-BIPAP/CPAP, Vapotherm-Adult High Flow Nasal Cannula, HeO2, PEP and FloVest/CPT). And, Neonatal Intensive Care Equipment; Servo-i, Vapotherm-Pediatric High Flow Nasal Cannula, and Bubble CPAP(NCPAP)
- Vent transports; critical Care Transport policy, vent settings and required equipment, CT scan, and Cath Lab, interventional radiology, Nuclear Med, MRI, and O.R.(documentation/ET’s)
- Equipment management process, and the use of electronic documentation(EPIC)
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT2007
Associate of Science - Science Education
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY2003
Skills
- 2026 BLS Certification
- 2019-Present American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary rehabilitation (AACVPR)
- 2007-Present Member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- 2007-present Member of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Current RTT for the state of NY, License#004572 And, CT License #002348
- Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Fluent speaking and writing in Spanish, and current medical electronic medical records
- Capabilities to multitask
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
O2Safe Solutions
08.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
St Mary’s Hospital Of Waterbury
08.2020 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Greenwich Woods Healthcare And Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Norwalk Community College
Associate of Science - Science Education
Stony Brook University
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