Respiratory Therapist Medical

Aaja austin

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** * **** ******

City: San Bernardino

State: CA

Zip: 92405

Country: USA

Phone: 909-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $60,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Aaja J. Austin

430 W. 17th Street (909)708-A9836

San Bernardino, CA 92405 *********@********.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Respiratory Therapist allowing me to utilize my skills and knowledge to consistently

provide outstanding patient care, as well as looking for the opportunity for advancement within the organization.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Passionate and motivated Respiratory Therapist with proven clinical and educational experience in

effective patient care.

Provide instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of equipment and/or respiratory care

procedures.

Responsible for routine patient follow-Aup contacts based on individual needs.

Provide and operate various types of respiratory care equipment including but not limited to oxygen

therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilation.

Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operating condition.

Prepare and maintain records for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician

prescriptions and follow-Aup documentation.

Participate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.

Dedicated and patient-Afocused

Outstanding workplace communication ability, as well as effective bedside manner

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Respiratory Therapist-A Lifecare Solutions 11/2011-Apresent

Review of all patient sleep studies to ensure adequate prescribed pressure settings.

Instruction and set up of home CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators & apnea monitors.

Routine home ventilator checks, oxygen therapy set up and follow up.

Ensure patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment.

Provide and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care, coordinate respiratory services, and perform

respiratory care services in accordance with the physician s orders. Services include delivery, set-Aup,

education, assessment, monitoring, treatment administration and care, as related to the individualized

plan of care

Respond to emergency calls on an on-Acall basis.

Consult with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical condition and home environment.

Respiratory Student -AKindred Hospital Riverside 05/2010-A 07/2010 & 01/2011-A3/2011

ICU, Medical-A Surgical, administered SVN treatments as ordered,

performed tracheostomy care, arterial blood gas punctures, and routine ventilator checks.

Critical care transport

Intubation assist

Respiratory Student-A Victor Valley Community Hospital 10/2010-A12/2010

ICU, ER, NICU, Pediatrics, Medical-ASurgical and L&D.

Delivered care to patients on ventilators, IPPB machines, and BiPAP machines.

Assisted in bronchoscopies, applied weaning protocols and extubated patients.

Attended C-Asections and observed Cardiac Catherization

Respiratory Student -AColonial Care Center 08/2010-A10/2010

Sub-AAcute-A delivered care to patients on ventilators.

performed tracheostomy change and care.

Administered SVN treatments as ordered.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

ACLS,

BLS,

NRP

PALS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

American Career College Ontario, CA 07/2009 -A 03/2011

Respiratory Therapy Program-A AOS Degree Respiratory Therapy

MEMBERSHIPS

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

The California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC)

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