Zachary Atchison
Summary
Current Respiratory Therapy Student attending Kaskaskia College. I graduate on May 10, 2024.I am a professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
Good Samaritan SSM Health
05.2023 - Current
- Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients consistent with student scope of practice
- Administers medications and treatments to patients under appropriate supervision
- Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition
- Provides patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment
- Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Respiratory Care Assistant
St, Louis Children's Hospital, BJC Healthcare
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
- Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
- Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
- Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.
- Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.
Respiratory Care Assistant
St, Louis Children's Hospital, BJC Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
- Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
- Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
- Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.
- Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.
Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Motor Transport Chief
- Maintained a Motor T section with 14 people and 54 pieces of rolling stock worth $9,390,000.
- Maintained and kept accurate records of trucks and gear for an inspection for the Commandant of the Marine Corps on readiness and operation of the Battery.
- Battalion Chief Dispatcher
- Accountability of over 750 pieces of rolling stock coming in/out of the Motor Pool making sure good quality equipment is going on the road.
- Communicating and arranging logistics to ensure the Battalion is safely dispatched in a timely manner.
- Licensing NCO for Battalion
- Licensing representative for 1st Battalion 10th Marines
- 1000 Marines.
- Licensed over 200 people with tactical vehicles.
Education
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2024
Skills
- Military Experience
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Respiratory care planning
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Aerosol Medication Delivery
- Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Medical record documentation
- Emergency airway management
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
Certification
- ACLS Certification, 02/01/24, 02/01/26
- BLS, 10/01/22, 10/01/24
Military Service
USMC, United States, CPL, 09/01/13, 09/01/17, Motor transport operator, Chief dispatcher, Motor transport Chief, Combat Life Saver
Timeline
Respiratory Care Assistant
St, Louis Children's Hospital, BJC Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Good Samaritan SSM Health
05.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Assistant
St, Louis Children's Hospital, BJC Healthcare
09.2017 - 10.2021
Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps
09.2013 - 09.2017
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
Kaskaskia College
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