Chris Brice

Grasonville, MD *****

ac2ffi@r.postjobfree.com - 410-***-****

I am a responsible individual with thirty-two years experience in Respiratory Care. I am a team player as well as the adaptable to critical thinking skills when working autonomously. I am willing to take on many challenging new situations, working well under pressure. I am self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic in my profession. I continue to be diligent updating education taking place in the respiratory profession. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Respiratory Therapist

University of Maryland Shore Medical - March 1983 to November 2015 Respiratory Therapist

University of Maryland Shore Medical - January 2003 to March 2004 Clinical Supervisor

University of Maryland Shore Medical - 1992 to 1999 Respiratory Therapist

University of Maryland Shore Medical - May 1997 to September 1998 Perinatal Continuing Education Instructor

University of Maryland Shore Medical - 1996 to 1998 EDUCATION

Certification in Biology

Wesley College - Dover, DE

September 1996 to June 1997

Certification

California College for Health Sciences - National City, CA March 1983 to June 1987

General Studies

Chesapeake College - Wye Mills, MD

September 1979 to June 1981

SKILLS

Meditech, Infinity (8 years)

CERTIFICATIONS

BLS for Healthcare Providers

October 2017

ACLS

October 2016

NRP

January 2017

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills

My responsibilities consisted of providing all routine and emergency respiratory care to all patient areas. Collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, PT/OT/SLP therapists and CNAs to develop and recommend patient age-specific plan of care and implement treatment plan. I provide clinical direction, consultation and education for respiratory care technicians, trainees and other health care professionals. Educate patients and their families about their disease process, and appropriate management. My duties include naso-tracheal and nasopharyngeal suctioning. Provide tracheostomy care. Recognize problems and trouble shoot ventilators. Deliver High Flow therapy. Conduct discharge training and management of technology-dependent patients and management of critical care and home care equipment including but not limited to oxygen and nebulized therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, BiPAP, CPAP, transcutaneous PCO2 and PO2 monitoring, pulse ox monitoring, trending and ventilators.

Skills

Continually educating patients and their families about pt. conditions and updating any new treatment plans. Recognize and identify ventilator problems and troubleshoot functions. Performed brocho-pulmonary drainage techniques. In home mechanical ventilator setup and management. Performed point of care blood testing including arterial blood gas testing. Perform intra-hospital transport, either ground or airlift of critically ill patients to assist pt. with artificial airway. Assist with flexible bronchoscopy at pt. bedside or OR. Perform portable spirometry and pulmonary function testing. Perform intubation and extubation. Incorporate clinical experience to assess and employ a plan of care specific to each pt. Administer medications and verify dosages to maintain a safe environment.

RELATED SKILLS

Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Proficient with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OSX operating system Proficient with Meditech and Infinity electronic medical record systems

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