High School Respiratory Therapist

Theresa Hierz

Email: abos4v@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: West Jordan

State: UT

Zip: 84081

Country: USA

Phone: 801-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Compassionate, solutions-oriented Respiratory Therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for children, adolescents and adults living with respiratory issues and dependent on ventilation equipment.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Stevens Henager College, Murray UT 1/2001 to 2/2010 (Respiratory Therapy)

High School Dipolma from West Jordan High School, Murray UT 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from University of Utah, Murray UT 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Compassionate, solutions-oriented Respiratory Therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for children, adolescents and adults living with respiratory issues and dependent on ventilation equipment.

Skill Highlights

Patient assessment expert

Adaptive to changing environments

Acute rehabilitation background

Empathetic and patient

Observant

Consistent quality care

Tracheotomy care

Organizational skills

Team training and supervision

Acute care comprehension

Medical terminology

Supervisory duties

CPR training

Hospice philosophy understanding

Specimen collection/processing

Acute and rehabilitative care

Accomplishments

Patient Care

Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.

Successfully provided quality care to numerous patients in an LTAC environment.

Professional Experience

May 2010 to Current

South Davis Community Hospital Bountiful, Utah

Respiratory Therapist

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.

Trained and oriented new respiratory therapists. Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop optimal care plans for patients. Work closely with LTAC pulmonologists and acute care physicians. Equipment used: Esprit ventilators, PB 840, LTV, PLV, Respironics BiPAP and CPAP units, Vision BiPAP, Res Med Elite, Synchrony BiPAP, Pulmo-aides, Oxygen delivery systems, High Flow Oxygen systems and many others.

June 1999 to March 2008

Albertsons Holladay, Utah

Service Deli Manager

Developed department's first incentive performance plan which motivated staff and resulted in a 23 percentage increase in sales.Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of product organization and labeling of supply shelves for more productive ordering and inventory reduction, with a decrease in overall shrink of product over-ordering. Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program. Served as mentor to junior team members. Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

June 1995 to August 1998

Various Salt Lake City, Utah

Certified Nursing Assistant/Trainer and Supervisor

Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Education and Training

2010 Stevens Henager College Murray, Utah

Bachelor of Arts Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor of Arts in Respiratory Therapy. Graduated second in the class. GPA of 3.95, multiple in-school achievements.

1995 West Jordan High School West Jordan, Utah

High School Diploma

University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

General education

Started General education courses in preparation for the nursing program in 1995-1998.

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