Customer Service Medical
Resume:
Stephen FerrettiRrtRcp
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ***** ****
City: Belmont
State: CA
Zip: 94002
Country: USA
Phone: 650-***-****
Skill Level: Entry
Salary Range: $36,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Stephen A. Ferretti, RRT, RCP
Belmont, California 94002. Email: *********@********.***
Cell: 650-***-**** Home: 650-***-****
Objective
My objective is to become a valued member of your Respiratory Care organization. I have over 24 years of experience working within a team and working independently assisting others and writing procedures for an efficient use of my company's resources. I am a hard working and positive individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills and always looking for ways to expand my knowledge base as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Core
Competencies: ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association(R)
PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association(R)
BLS- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers - American Heart Association(R)
NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Academy of Pediatrics(R)
Ventilator setup, assisting physicians during intubations and securing the airway.
Endotracheal cuff pressure monitoring, positioning and oral care to minimize VAP.
Respiratory medication delivery, via SVN, DPI, MDI, and continuous nebulizer, per M.D. order.
Educate patients on the use of bronchial hygiene therapies, via the Acapella and E-Z Pap.
Facilitate patient transports, monitoring the airway during CT or Radiographic procedures.
Conduct spontaneous breathing trials to minimize ventilator dependence and reduce ICU stay.
Chest X-Ray interpretations and discussions on causes and treatment of the disease process.
Radial artery puncture, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
Administer adult and neonatal IPV treatments.
Familiar with the various oxygen delivery devices and choosing the best therapy.
Experienced in performing 12 lead EKG setups.
Familiar with EPIC (R), / EMR electronic medical charting software.
Clinical Experience:
Sep.2011/Jan.2012
Pat Brown
Brendy Avalos, RRT IV
University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Trained and assisted physicians and respiratory therapy staff in the Medical Surgical-ICU,
Neuro-ICU, Burn-ICU, Trauma-ICU, Neonatal ICU, ER, Surgery and post delivery areas.
Participate in physician rounds as a part of the patient's multidisciplinary team each day.
Ventilator setup, operation and calibration, ensuring safe operation.
Administer neonatal IPB treatments / closed circuit neonatal suctioning per protocol.
Ventilator status checks, carry out respiratory directives per physician order.
Patient assessment, medication delivery, chest auscultation and x-ray interpretation.
Setup and prepare neonatal CPAP units for next patient use.
Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration and assistance with
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Chart and update the patient's medical records in a timely manner.
Sep.2010/Jan.2011
Dan Cress
Debbie Bilby, RRT
Mar.2010/Jul.2010
Daniel Safinoff, M.D.
Bob Harrison, RRT
Santa Rosa Memorial Medical Center, Santa Rosa, CA
Extensive training in the ICU, performing patient evaluations and ventilator status checks.
Tracheostomy care, including open and closed circuit suctioning.
Respiratory medication delivery and monitoring for adverse effects.
Assisted physicians during intubation procedures, preformed extubations per physician order.
Assist in Bronchoalveolar lavage and sputum sampling for diagnostic evaluation.
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Martinez, CA
Performed respiratory therapy duties in the ICU and MS-ICU as well as floor areas.
Explained treatment and procedures to patients in order to gain cooperation and trust.
Ventilator calibration and setup, preparing for next patient use.
Performed radial ABG punctures and blood gas analysis.
Assisting in the care of patients with respiratory diseases, educate on the basics for treatment.
Feb.2010/Mar.2010
Jeff Thomas, RRT
Sep.2009/Jan.2010
Ken Yoneda, M.D.
Irina Perkova, M.D.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Oakland, CA
Assist in the pulmonary function lab prepping patients for Spirometery and DLCo testing.
Coached patients on proper breathing techniques during Spirometery to achieve best results.
Assist Physician and RT during cardiac stress testing / Holter monitor setup and data recovery.
Set up and perform 12 lead EKGs for cardiac stress testing.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Martinez, CA
Assist the on duty physician and RNs in the Urgent Care department setting up 12 lead EKG's.
Worked in the skilled nursing facility evaluating patients for respiratory diseases.
Worked in the Neurology lab assisting with Bi Level and CPAP mask fittings.
Conduct 6 minute walks with patients to assess exertion and resting oxygen need.
Past
Employment:
Licenses and
Associations:
Xerox corporation, San Francisco, Ca (1984-2009)
Customer Service Engineer, troubleshoot and repair high volume Xerox laser printers,
software installation, hardware retrofits and customer training.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC Registry #129160
Respiratory Care Practitioner, California License #32840
Active Member of the California Society of Respiratory Care (CSRC)
Active Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
HIPAA Trained (U.C. Davis Medical Center)
Certificate - Counseling for Tobacco Cessation, by Glaxo- Smith Kline(R)
Education:
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Independence University, Salt Lake City UT, 2009/2012- Graduated, Cum Laude, GPA: 3.53
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
U.C. Davis Medical Center -Final Clinical Evaluation / Clinical Instruction
John Muir Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Labs, lectures, patient interviews / assessments.
U.C.S.F. Pulmonary Pathophysiology - Lectures, lung tissue examination labs.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs - Labs, lectures and demonstrations.
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