Respiratory Therapist Management
Resume:
La'Cresha Lee
**** ********* ****** ***** • PFLUGERVILLE,Texas,78660
402-***-**** • ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have 9 years of experience in various areas of respiratory care. My experiences range from Lead,
On-Call, and Travel Respiratory Therapist, in industries including Level II Trauma, ICU/ Critical
Care, Long Term Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, and respiratory related Educational Services for
Membership Organizations.
Most recently, I have been working as a Lead Respiratory Therapist at Brodie Ranch Rehabilitation &
Healthcare Center since March 2012.
I have studied Respiratory Care at Southeast Community College.
PROFESSIONAL WORK OF EXPERIENCE
Brodie Ranch Rehab & Healthcare Center, Austin, March 2012-Present
Lead Respiratory Therapist, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Proficient delivery of all respiratory care procedures outlined by company policies.
Conduct in-services and competency skills testing for nursing staff at various employer facilities.
Administer physician prescribed medications and treatments routinely.
Strong focus assessment skills and detailed documentation proficiency.
Airway management services to include daily cares, suctioning, trach tube changes.
Passy-Muir valve monitoring.
E. A. S. E. Medical, Inc, Gretna, Nebraska, June 2010-July 2011
On-Call Respiratory Therapist, Home Health
Provided, instructed and operated home respiratory care equipment in designated territory.
Inspected and tested equipment to ensure proper operating condition.
Participated in ongoing education and training competencies regarding respiratory patient care.
Performed service maintenance for home respiratory equipment.
Submitted accurate documentation in accordance with company policy.
Responsible for accurate and up to date client information.
Educated clients on hazards and proper maintenance techniques for their respiratory equipment.
Rapid Temps, Inc. for Regional West Medical Center, Artesia, New Mexico
June 2008-January 2010
Travel Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care/ICU, Scottsbluff, NE
Documented critical and therapeutic respiratory care in accordance with departmental policies.
Provided written/verbal communication during shift report as an independent RCP.
Rapid Response team member, providing assistance to medical flight team.
Set up, operated and managed ventilators, BiPAPs, CPAPs, aerosols.
Performed ECG, bedside spirometry, ventilator weaning with RSBI and home oxygen qualifications.
Updated master sheet information in computer system daily.
American Lung Association of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, April 2008-May 2008
Asthma Education Facilitator, Membership Organization
Open Airways for School Program educated school aged children in the classroom on asthma.
Developed Asthma Action Plans for home and their physician’s office.
Discussed asthma related definitions, management, and proper medication administration.
Additional topics included knowing when to limit activities based on peak flow results, when to
contact the doctor if symptoms have not subsided even with treatments and proper infection control
procedures for their equipment.
Ambassador Health Systems, Lincoln, Nebraska, April 2005-March 2007
Certified Respiratory Therapist, LTACH
Routinely administered physician prescribed treatments for residents with respiratory illnesses.
Ventilator management, performed arterial punctures, CPT, percussion, and trach care.
Reported adverse patient reactions to supervisors, physicians and nursing staff according to protocol.
Accurate documentation of respiratory services in accordance with departmental policies.
Developed and maintained respiratory equipment inventory log.
Executed trach tube changes and care as prescribed by physician.
Provided CPR to residents when necessary.
EDUCATION
Southeast Community College Lincoln, Nebraska
December 2004
Respiratory Care
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SKILLS
Skills: Ventilator management, airway management, extubations, LTAC, bedside spirometry, PFT,
EKG, setup invasive/ non-invasive ventilation, arterial blood draws, respiratory and asthma education.
Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Texas
ACLS/ PALS, American Heart Association
Credentials: Certified Respiratory Therapist, NBRC
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