Patient Care Respiratory Therapy
Resume:
Sarah Hendricks
PoplarBluff, MO ***** • 260-***-**** • ad0qew@r.postjobfree.com •
WWW: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hendricks-213043153 Professional Summary
Administration of aerosols, oxygen, & humidity, positive pressure breathing therapies. Strong Organizational habits & excellent adaptation skills, eye for detail, comfortable in dealing with legal paperwork & complex medical terminology, performing complex diagnostic respiratory skills, administering medications noting adverse reactions, keeping the healthcare team notified of patient outcomes and adverse reactions, managing artificial airways. Considerate and compassionate care with a strong desire to help others. Educating patients and their care teams and addressing current needs as well as adapting care plans to meet their needs. Managing complex respiratory equipment such as servo, drager, and pb840 ventilators, Philips, dream machine, and trilogy bipaps and cpaps, Multiple charting systems knowledge and experience using Cerner, Epic, Meditech, Patient Touch, Map4. Experience in Microsoft office.
Skills
Relationship Building
Caring Bedside Manner
Patient Advocacy
Clinical Leadership
Equipment Setup
Care Plan Management
Professional Bedside Manner
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient Education
Patient and Family Advocacy
Respiratory Equipment Setup
Medication Administration
Trends Research
Tracheostomy Care
Patient Instruction
Work History
RRT, 08/2022 to Current
PBRMC – Poplar Bluff, MO
Evaluating and map out appropriate respiratory therapy planning for immediate and continued patient care
Working in all areas of acuity of a 400 bed facility responding promptly to emergencies Able to quickly and accurately asses patient status and perform necessary diagnostic testing, clearly communicating the resulting information to appropriate staff, and able to perform education on results when needed
Maintaining departmental education and continued education. Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes. Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment. Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans. Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations. Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies. Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 11/2021 to 08/2022 Ozarks Healthcare
Assists the physician in the treatment of patients with conditions affecting the cardiopulmonary system
Acts as an advance resource person for all other staff Responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic care for all patient populations in a 100-bed facility Quickly respond to pages and codes and work as a team to achieve best patient outcomes Responsible for administration of gases, aerosols, and PPV Evaluating and adjusting patient care as needed under the guidance of a physician. Respiratory Therapist CRT, 07/2021 to 11/2021
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Provided care to all patient populations for therapeutic purposes in a fast-paced 1100 bed hospital Administered oxygen, aerosols, humidity, and PPV as indicated Provided bedside diagnostic procedures and assisting in the diagnosis of pulmonary ailments Reviewed, maintained, and implemented respiratory care plans Worked as part of a complex medical team for best patient outcomes Performed evaluations on patients and adjusted the care appropriately Competent in managing ventilators responsible for administering routine and critical respiratory care to hospital patients.
Respiratory Multicare Tech student therapist, 12/2020 to 07/2021 Lutheran Health Network, Wayne
Performed covid 19 testing throughout the hospital and at the drive through and responsible for equipment cleaning and maintenance for the Respiratory Department, doing EKG's as scheduled and STAT orders making sure that healthcare team received all patient information. Personal Banker 1, 12/2017 to 12/2018
Southern Bank
Excellent customer service skills, opening & closing new accounts, bringing in new accounts modifying accounts, opening CD's, assisting new & existing customers understand the bank products that best meet their needs & then being prepared to personally set up or send the customer through the appropriate banking staff member you help them While processing transactions in a fast paced environment Proper knowledge of office equipment & computer programs. Teller, 03/2016 to 12/2017
US Bank
Greeting customers, providing exceptional customer service while accurately & efficiently processing & recording transactions
Assessing banking needs while promoting & advising on banking services offered & knowledgably answer questions & directing their continued help & support through the banking staff. Cashier, 08/2013 to 01/2014
Tails & Scales Pet Store
Responsible for maintaining & cleaning the equipment & pets in the store while helping customers
& quickly processing their transactions.
Teacher's Aide, 08/2012 to 04/2013
Head Start
Preparing lesson plans & homework for the students, setting up & breaking down the classroom each day & assisting the children through their learning experience Entering the in-kind funding information into the computer & storing both the hard & digital copies
Helping the parents understand & develop plans for their involvement in their child's current & future education.
Orthopedic Dental Assistant, 07/2009 to 05/2012
Comfort Dental
Assist the dentist in applying & maintenance of braces, fillings, tooth removal, & minor oral surgery, taking x-rays, charting accurate patient information. Education
Associate Degree: Respiratory Therapy, 05/2021
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Fort Wayne, IN Certifications
Expert Leadership: Advanced Adaptability: Advanced Ability to work under pressure: Advanced Self-motivated: Expert Languages Sign Language: Beginner Affiliations
Head of the Resp Therapist program at Ivytech Community College 260-***-**** References
Stephanie Shupe
Co-worker RRT PBRMC
6474 CR 225
Couch, Mo 65690
Steve Buckman
Veteran
Elise Kelly
ICU RN
Jeff Hardin
Co-worker RRT
Ozarks Healthcare
Nikki Kyle
Head of the Resp Therapist program at Ivytech Community College
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