Respiratory Therapist Emergency Room

Education:

****-**** ******-***** ********* College Clarksville, TN

Associate of Applied Science Degree- Respiratory Therapy

Honor Roll

GPA 3.85

Certified in BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS

Work Experience:

2018-present Blanchfield Army Community Hospital

Continuous monitoring of patients vital signs, vent checks, and lab reports

Assess and acknowledge when patients are in further need of care and

consult physician

Set-up, disinfect, troubleshoot, and SST vent and all breathing devices as

needed

Administer a variety of breathing treatments to patients

Monitor and assess patients pre and post respiratory treatments

Assist with respiratory emergencies and needs in Emergency Room such as

intubations and airway clearance and comfort

Assist with deliver of babies and set up needed equipment to assist babies’

breathing and comfort

Set-up and change settings on vent according to doctor orders or to patient’s

comfort level

Educate patient on proper use of respiratory devices each patient uses

Administer and monitor patients post-surgery on breathing treatments and/or

spirometry

Set up patient’s home CPAP or hospital CPAP/BIPAP according to Doctor

orders

2016-18 Tennova Healthcare Clarksville, TN

Continuous monitoring of patients vital signs, vent checks, and lab reports

Assess and acknowledge when patients are in further need of care and

consult physician

Set-up, disinfect, troubleshoot, and SST vent and all breathing devices as

needed

Administer a variety of breathing treatments to patients

Monitor and assess patients pre and post respiratory treatments

Assist with respiratory emergencies and needs in Emergency Room such as

intubations and airway clearance and comfort

Assist with deliver of babies and set up needed equipment to assist babies’

breathing and comfort

Set-up and change settings on vent according to doctor orders or to patient’s

comfort level

Educate patient on proper use of respiratory devices each patient uses

Administer and monitor patients post-surgery on breathing treatments and/or

spirometry

Set up patient’s home CPAP or hospital CPAP/BIPAP according to Doctor

orders

2016-18 Supplemental Healthcare Nashville, TN

Set up CPAP machine according to DR orders and mask to patient’s comfort

Educate patient and nursing staff on use of CPAP

Maintain proper paperwork and documentation for each set up

2011-18 Linde/Lincare Nashville, TN

Trach care daily: manage and care for patient tracheostomy tubes

Continuous monitoring of patients vital signs, vent checks, and lab reports

Acknowledging when patients are in further need of care and make

necessary changes to vent settings or consult a physician

Administers breathing treatments and oral care to patients

Cough-assist patients

Set up CPAP machines according to DR orders

Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure

equipment is functioning safely and effectively

2014-2016 Signature Healthcare Clarksville, TN

Change outs of respiratory equipment weekly

Set up CPAP machines according to DR orders

Inspect, clean, and maintain oxygen concentrators

Respiratory assessment weekly on residents and schedule oxygen and

nebulizer treatments as needed

Chart assessments weekly on residents

2014-2016

West Meade Place Nashville, TN

Maintain patient mechanical ventilation

Perform weaning trials towards mechanical ventilator

Manage and care for patient tracheostomy tubes

Provide and manage aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, and oxygen therapy

Ensure patient safety with respiratory alarm monitoring

Initiate and maintain respiratory therapy driven protocols

Educate patients and family on airway maintenance

2007-2011 Deberry Special Needs Facility Nashville, TN

Certified Nurse’s Aide

Monitored patients’ blood pressure and weight

Assisted patients with daily living activities

Worked with Director of Nursing to assist with reports, scheduling, filing

Ensured that all employee files were current according to the facilities SOPs

Maintain facility’s confidential files

Assist with facility annual reviews and inspections

Volunteer Work:

Healthcare Ministry at church

Manna Café serving food to the homeless

Special Skills:

Typing 35wpm

Very easy to work with

Dependable

Quick learner

Very good time management skills

Thorough work performances

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