Sheryl Yates

Dyer, I N *****

219-***-****

ad0qrd@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 25 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Patient and caregiver education

Patient care documentation

Strong clinical judgment

Work ethic

Respiratory equipment setup

Experience

Aya Healthcare

1/22-10/22

June 2003 - Dec 2021

St Catherine's Hospital - East Chicago, IN

Respiratory Therapist

Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.

Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.

Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.

Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.

Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.

Administered medication and ventilatory support.

Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.

Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.

Education and Training

May 1994

Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN

Associate of Science Respiratory Therapy

June 2004

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN

Bachelor of Science Business Administration

Certifications

Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist (RRT-ACCS)

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