Zainab Williams
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Hard-working Experienced Respiratory Therapist, with over 6 years of critical care and ED work. Looking to further my career with an exceptional team. Equipped with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Coast Medical Service
Hermosa Beach , CA
10.2024 - Current
- Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapist
GHR(General Health Resources)
Plymouth Meeting, PA
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Set up and monitored Trilogy, Astral, and LTV Ventilators.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed trach changes.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist
Rapid Cpap
Fort Washington, PA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Evaluate Patients with respiratory diseases, recommend specific treatments and plan of care.
- Setup Cpap,Bipaps,AVAPS, and high flow nasal cannulas to nursing home residents, and hospice patients.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment and test systems to maintain testing accuracy.
Respiratory Therapist
GHR(General Health Resources)
Plymouth Meeting, PA
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Travel Respiratory Therapist
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Fox Subacute
Warrington, PA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed and weaned chronic Trach patients from ventilator.
- Maintained airways by performing daily trach care.
- Provided airway clearing by using cough assist , chest PT and suctioning for long term trach patients.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Respiratory Therapist
CHRISTIANA CARE HOSPITAL
Newark, DE
02.2015 - 04.2021
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- 5 years ICU and ED experience Set up and manage Bipap and Cpap machines.
- Monitoring patients and their responses to different Respiratory Therapies.
- Evaluate arterial blood gases, and review patient information to asses patient condition Set up and operate Mechanical Ventilators Set up and administer Nitric Oxide.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Education
B.S - Respiratory Therapy
Millersville University
12.2014
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care plan management
- Able to set up and Maintain Ventilators, Cpaps, Bipaps
- Excellent Communications(Written and Verbal)
- Drawing and Interpreting Interpreting ABGs
- 5 years of ICU and ED experience
Additional Information
- CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES , Registered Respiratory Therapist BLS Service to Community Addressed over 100 community members about Respiratory Therapy while over seas Cooked and prepared meals for families at the Gift of Life house
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Licensed is Pennsylvania and Delaware
- BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Coast Medical Service
10.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
GHR(General Health Resources)
01.2023 - 10.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
10.2022 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapist
GHR(General Health Resources)
12.2021 - 10.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Rapid Cpap
07.2021 - 12.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Fox Subacute
04.2021 - 07.2021
Respiratory Therapist
CHRISTIANA CARE HOSPITAL
02.2015 - 04.2021
B.S - Respiratory Therapy
Millersville University
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