Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive ICU experience at Banner Thunderbird Hospital. Expert in mechanical ventilation and patient safety, successfully optimizing oxygenation strategies for critically ill patients. Proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing care quality and patient outcomes in trauma, CVICU, and neuro ICU settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner Thunderbird Hospital
2024 - Current
Administered respiratory therapy treatments, including aerosolized medications and mechanical ventilation support.
Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical assessments and physician directives.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and proper use of equipment.
Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carrington College
Skills
ICU EXPERIENCE
*Trauma ICU
*CVICU
*Neuro ICU
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner Thunderbird Hospital
2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist
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