Respiratory Therapist

To,

The Human Resources Manager,

Recruiting and Staffing.

Dear Madam / Sir:

Having seen your advertisement for the position of Respiratory Therapist at your esteemed organization, I’d like to apply for the same. As a graduate of a National Board for Respiratory Care, India (NBRC) approved Respiratory Therapist program, and possessing the experience to work well with high risk patients, I am certain in my ability to work extremely well for the residents of your facility.

As indicated on my resume, I’m highly skilled in providing advanced-level respiratory care to patients. I have firsthand experience in trauma care as well as critical-care and neo-natal ICU. My comprehension of both anatomy and physiology assist me in patient assessment and evaluation which is the basis of all respiratory procedures. Additionally, I am proficient in managing basic life support.

With my intensive experience and skills, I have much to add to your facility in terms of expertise in respiratory procedures and acute patient management. I will be available at 009**-********/94351381 if you need to contact me.

Thank you for taking out the time to consider my application.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Neethu Sreekumar

Enc. Resume

Neethu Sreekumar

PO Box 3052, PC 111, Seeb, Muscat, Oman 009**-********/94895238 ************.**@*****.***

P R O F I L E

Clinically oriented, highly skilled and responsible respiratory therapist with strong expertise in critical care, breathing exercises and mechanical respiration

2 years of firsthand experience coupled with relevant training and extensive practice as a medical respiratory therapist in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Kochi, India.

In depth knowledge of reviewing patient data to determine condition

EDUCATION

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center

Kochi, Kerala

Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy

June, 2013

Passed with Distinction Level marks

Was awarded First Rank in the University Level

Indian School, Darsait

Muscat, Oman

Higher Secondary School

March, 2010

Was school topper in 12th Standard

Won several awards for academic and extra-curricular activities

EXPERIENCE

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center Kochi, Kerala

Respiratory Therapist 2013 – 2016

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS HIPS

Life Time Member of Indian Association of Respiratory Care (IARC)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Ventilators: initial setup of a conventional ventilators and non-invasive (including calibration and trouble-shooting) of adult, pediatric and neonatal type.

Initiation and weaning of mechanical ventilation.

Endotracheal intubation and assisting Tracheotomy.

Ventilator and other ICU equipment maintenance.

To maintain respiratory monitoring sheet for all patients on mechanical ventilation changes in mechanical ventilation to be done after consultation.

Oxygen Therapy devices (both fixed and variable performing devices)

Airway maintenance (placement of artificial airways) and care of ICD tube, tracheotomy tubes and special airways.

Bronchial hygiene therapy including aerosolized medication humidified medical gas therapy, steam inhalation, postural drainage, percussion, chest vibrations, deep breathing exercises, airway suctioning and artificial cough maneuvers.

Arterial Blood Gases (sampling and interpretation).

Pulmonary function tests (testing and interpretation of results).

Bronchodilator therapy (nebulizers, metered dose inhalers, ultrasonic nebulizers) to provide nebulization and inhaler therapy for ventilated patients.

Principles and use of pulse-oxymeter, capnometer, oxygen analyzer, defibrillator.

Reading chest radiographs and electrocardiograms.

Basic and advanced cardio pulmonary resuscitation and to assist the duty doctor during CPR of patients in the ICU or elsewhere in the hospital on activation of code blue.

Non-invasive ventilation like Bi-PAP, C-PAP.

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.

Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.

*References can be provided upon request

SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Managing ventilator trouble shooting

Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care

Resuscitation and advanced life support

Teaching and training

ACADEMIC RESEARCH PR OJECTS

Key points to successful Spirometry.

Correlation between Post Vital Capacity and Desaturation in ILD Patients A cross sectional study.

Role of a Respiratory Therapist in a Post-Pneumonoplasty patient.

Occurrence of stridor in post-cardiac enn patients.

ACHIEVEMENTS

University level first rank for BSC. Respiratory Therapy from Amrita Viswavidyapeetham.

Attended several National Conferences and CME on Respiratory Care from 2011 – 2015.

1st position for Podium presentation for National Conference, RESCARE 2013 held at Kochi,Kerala.

2nd for Quiz Competition for RESCARE 2012 held at Christian Medical College, Vellore

3rd Position for poster presentation for RESCARE 2012 held at Christian Medical College, Vellore

ADVANCED SKILLS

AHA accredited BLS Provider since December 2015.

AHA accredited ACLS Provider since December 2015.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name

:

Neethu Sreekumar

Gender

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Female

Date of Birth

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11/08/1992

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Nationality

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Indian

Marital Status :

Single

Neethu Sreekumar

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