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isa d. brown-hoff Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Educator

Registered Respiratory Therapist ~ Neonatal Pediatric Specialist

Proven Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Educator with 24+ years of experience. Expertise in treatment of all age groups including respiratory care of neonates and pediatrics. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and ensuring clients’ needs are met through clear training and instruction. Areas of Expertise include:

* Pediatric Workshops for Respiratory Staff

* Three Channel Sleep Studies

* Phlebotomy

* BLS Instruction

* Clinical Education

* Intubation

* Asthma Education

* EKG

* New Staff Orientation

* Nitric oxide, nitrogen, and heliox administration

* Staff Training & Leadership

* NRP Certification Training

Experience & Notable Contributions

SITEL SIMULATION LABORATORY 3001 S. Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225 2014 to present

PHSINSTITUTE SIMULATION LABORATORY 7610 Pennsylvania Ave. Ste.203, Forestville, MD 20747 2014 to present

Utilize high fidelity mannequins in a variety of situations to develop student critical thinking skills. Lead traditional simulation education and scenario debriefs ensuring student comprehension. Design and implement engaging curriculum to reach a variety of skill sets and learning styles.

ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 2013 to Present

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities include caring for infant with acute illness including respiratory distress syndrome, meconium aspiration, persistent pulmonary hypertension, transient tachypnea of the newborn, pulmonary interstitial emphysema, BPD, and cardiovascular failure. Supported family in coping with illness. Skilled with HFO, babylog ventilator, intubation, and administered surfactant. Highly skilled instructing parents on performing CPR on the infants before being discharged from the hospital. Attend all high risk deliveries.

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 September 2012-Present

Clinical Instructor

Responsibilities include teaching and coordinating the clinical education and training of students. Develop, organize, administer, and evaluate the clinical aspects of the program. Provide orientation and coaching for all students.

Key Accomplishments:

* Teach up to five neonatal and pediatric assessment classes and a 7 day clinical instruction course.

ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 May 2011-2013

Coordinator, NICU and Pediatrics

Responsible for staffing of 40 and operation of shifts. Developed department policy and procedure and ensured all staff understand any changes. Provided monthly orientation, all staff training, and in-servicing to all staff. Created Pediatric Protocol and care for infants with acute illness including respiratory distress syndrome, meconium aspiration, persistent pulmonary hypertension, transient tachypnea of the newborn, pulmonary interstitial emphysema, BPD, and cardiovascular failure. Supported families in coping with illness. Skilled with HFO, servo I, Vapotherm, bubble Cpap, intubation, administered surfactant, and attended all high risk deliveries.

Key Accomplishments:

* Developed medical terminology catalog and workbook for NICU staff,

* Provided education on new equipment and current respiratory trends to respiratory staff and other team members including physicians and RNs.

* Delivered orientation of new employees to the NICU and Pediatrics.

* Developed asthma protocol for the pediatric unit leading the collaborative effort between physician, nurses and respiratory.

JOHN HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 4940 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD• September 2006-2011

JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL 600 N Wolfe St Baltimore, MD• January 2002-September 2006

Respiratory therapists

Cared for infants with acute illness including respiratory distress syndrome, meconium aspiration, persistent pulmonary hypertension, transient tachypnea of the newborn, pulmonary interstitial emphysema, BPD, and cardiovascular failure. Supported families in coping with illness. Skilled with HFO, HFJV, babylog, Drager infinity, evita XL, E4, servo I, setting up chest tubes, 12 lead EKG, A-line insertion, manage nitric oxide, and heliox gas therapy, intubation, administered surfactant. Attended all high risk deliveries.

ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401 January 1999-January 2002

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities included caring for infants with acute illness including respiratory distress syndrome, meconium aspiration, persistent pulmonary hypertension, transient tachypnea of the newborn, pulmonary interstitial emphysema, BPD, and cardiovascular failure. Supported families in coping with illness. Skilled with HFO, infant star, intubation, administered surfactant. Instructed parents on how to perform CPR on the infants before being discharged from the hospital. Performed three channel sleep studies. Attended all high risk deliveries.

Education & Certifications

MHA

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783

In progress

BS, Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD 20783 2013

AA, General Studies

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012 2006

Certifications:

American Lung Assoc. Better Breathers Facilitator 2014

Respiratory Certification – Northern Virginia Community College – 1992

Registered Respiratory Therapist

NRP Instructor

Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)

Stable certified

Basic Life Certified (BLS)

Advanced Pediatric Life Certified (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)

Cardiac stable (pursuing)

Certified asthma educator – (pursuing)

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