karen lee

Email: abpe80@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Canyon Lake

State: CA

Zip: 92587

Country: USA

Phone: 951-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Professionally trained Respiratory Therapist of 21 years with experience in acute care settings, ages ranging from birth to 103yrs. Ensuring high standards of care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Compassionate, loyal with a steadfast commitment to quality care and patient care. I feel that I am responsible with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 6yrs. as a lead in our dept. Respiratory Therapy @ Rancho Springs. Fully credentialed RCP holding the certifications required by Rancho Springs Medical Center. BLS ACLS PALS NRP.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Savanna High, Anaheim CA 1/2001 to 6/1969 (GEN/ ARTS)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Professionally trained Respiratory Therapist of 21 years with experience in acute care settings, ages ranging from birth to 103yrs. Ensuring high standards of care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Compassionate, loyal with a steadfast commitment to quality care and patient care. I feel that I am responsible with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 6yrs. as a lead in our dept. Respiratory Therapy * Rancho Springs. Fully credentialed RCP holding the certifications required by Rancho Springs Medical Center. BLS ACLS PALS NRP.

Skill Highlights

Clinical experience

Palliative care

Preceptor

LeadCompliance reporting

Patient counseling

Patient positioning

Tracheotomy care

Body mechanics

High level of autonomy

Diagnostic tools experience

Healthcare billing

Prioritizing/managing deadlines

Organizational skills

Infection control standards

Physical assessments

Acute and rehabilitative carPatient and family advocacy

Specimen collection/processing

Customer service

Spirometer reading

Health and wellness

Neonatal and maternity

Administering medication

Culturally competent care

Strong medical ethic

Computerized charting

Professional bedside manner

Accomplishments

Patient Care

Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.

Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.

OSHA Compliance

Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.

Patient Advocacy

Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Patient Education

Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.

Patient Transfer

Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.

Assessment

Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes.

Patient Care

Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.

Successfully provided quality care to all patients in an acute environment

Family Support

Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.

Implementation

Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.Documentation

Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Professional Experience

10/24/2012 12:00:00 AM

RANCHO SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER MURRIETA, CA.

RCP II

Oversaw and managed day shift with clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Education and Training

69 Savanna High Orange Co., Ca.

High School Diploma GEN/ ARTS

Saddleback Collage 2yrs. / sign language, childhood development

Mount San Jacinto collage / basic Ed for teaching credentials / changed format to nursing.

California Paramedical School for Respiratory Therapy.1988-1989

Worked as assistant mag. * Wallache's Music City 1969-1971

Owned & operated a cleaning business 1972- 1983

worked for RH Dana Elementary school 1983-1986

worked for Lake Elsinore School Dist. 1986- 1988

Stared Respiratory School in 1988 continued with a cleaning business while attending school.

Worked * Inland Valley Hospital 1989-1999

Worked Rancho Springs 1989 to present, Thank you

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