Zoe Arnold
Belmont,West Virginia
Summary
Confident New Graduate Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, OH
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Responded to medical emergencies requiring advanced life support measures.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Instructed patients on inhaler techniques and other self-care management strategies.
- Assisted with tracheostomy care including changing tubes and suctioning secretions.
- Utilized ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BIPAP machines, nebulizers to treat respiratory diseases.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Clinical Experience
Student RT
- Administered ventilatory support for adults, neonates, and pediatrics
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Responded promptly to codes and rapid responses requiring life saving measures such as intubation, mechanical ventilation, and CPR.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
- Developed education materials related to asthma management or COPD prevention.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Obtained written orders from physicians prior to initiating any new therapies or treatments.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Assisted with tracheostomy care including changing tubes and suctioning secretions.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Monitored patient progress and reported any changes to supervising physician or therapist.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments.
- Assisted with bronchoscopies
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH05-2024
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Emergency Care
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Compassionate Caregiver
Accomplishments
- Honorary of Dean's List
- Vice President of Student Government Association
- Class Officer of the Respiratory Program
Certification
- Limited License of Respiratory Care - State of Medical Board of Ohio
License number: L1.09471
- BLS
- NRP
- ACLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
Fairfield Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Experience
Student RT
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College
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