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Work History
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Yeabsira Getachew

Rochester,MN

Summary

Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care. Utilizes ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trauma and Emergency Department Therapist

Mayo Clinic
07.2024 - Current
  • Provide advanced respiratory care for trauma and emergency department patients, including tracheostomy care, intubations, and ventilator management.
  • Support critical care for patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, cardiac emergencies, and transplant cases.
  • Deliver respiratory support for pediatric patients with RSV and other acute respiratory illnesses.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize and treat critically ill patients.
  • Perform rapid assessments and interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Perform Arterial Line placements

Respiratory Therapy Intern

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Executed bronchial hygiene and lung expansion therapies, including trach cares, vest therapy, cough assist, and suctioning.
  • Administered CPAP and BiPAP for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
  • Monitored and responded to desaturation events, applying interventions to maintain oxygen saturation.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures, coughing techniques, and deep breathing.
  • Assisted with discharge planning and home oxygen requirements.
  • Interpreted X-rays to guide therapy decisions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated treatment plans.

Respiratory Therapy Intern

Suburban Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Shadowed respiratory therapists and learned about different treatments.
  • Assisted with equipment setup, including ABG kits and ventilators.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

University of Minnesota Rochester
Rochester, MN
01.2024

Public Health

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
01.2022

Skills

  • Languages: Fluent in Amharic, Moderate Turkish
  • Airway management
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Patient education
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient advocacy
  • Care planning

Certification

ACLS, BLS, NRP

Timeline

Trauma and Emergency Department Therapist

Mayo Clinic
07.2024 - Current

Respiratory Therapy Intern

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - 07.2024

Respiratory Therapy Intern

Suburban Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2020

Public Health

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

University of Minnesota Rochester

LEADERSHIP

  • Respiratory Therapy Student Org., University of Minnesota Rochester (Current)
  • Organized meetings, outreach, and events to promote respiratory health.