BillyJoe Larez RRT

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With over 17 years as a Respiratory Care Practitioner my experience ranges from Birthing Centers, LTAC and Community Hospitals to Neonatal/Pediatric, Level 1 Trauma and Teaching Hospitals. I am proficient in the assessment and delivery of respiratory care plans and the evaluation of cardiopulmonary disease processes. I am skilled in various invasive and non-invasive equipment including mechanical ventilators, NIPPV, BHT and CPT modalities, ABG sampling and analysis as well as medication delivery. I am able to establish and maintain effective coordination and rapport with the care teams, colleagues and patients with a focus on a high quality standard of care.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Critical Care, Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation and Extubation, Ventilator Strategies, Titration / Weaning Protocols, Airway Management, Tracheal Airways, Arterial Blood Gas Sample and Analysis, Non Invasive Bi-Phasic and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation, Bronchial Hygiene, Chest Physiotherapy, Lung Expansion adjuncts and Aerosol Therapies, Emergency and Rapid Response, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Effective Communication and Documentation, Patient Care and Satisfaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Respiratory Therapist, Charge Therapist Mar2014-Present Oregon Health and Science University

● Provide high-quality respiratory care confirmed by monitoring therapy outcomes, addressing discrepancies, and performing necessary interventions in Medical, Trauma, Cardiac, Neuro and Surgical ICU’s, Step-Down Units and General Wards as well as Emergency Department.

● Collaborate with the Care Team to identify specific goals for patients on Respiratory services.

● Monitor ventilators, airways and patient assessment identifying indications/contraindications for ordered ventilator strategies and therapies.

● Performing Extubation Readiness Tests and Spontaneous Breathing Trials.

● ABG sample and analysis, Sputum Induction and sample from endotracheal and tracheal airways.

● Actively work to prevent complications for Medical, Surgical, Cardiovascular and Chronic Illness patients, address comorbidities and special requirements based on disease process.

● Deliver Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene / Chest Physiotherapy and Lung Expansion Adjuncts in all areas including Neonatal and Pediatrics.

● Precept students and new graduates, facilitate onboarding for new hires and engage in ongoing training efforts.

● Work with staff to seek opportunities for process and quality improvement and work with the management team to implement changes.

● As Charge Therapist, manage 8-20 therapists, make daily staff assignments, support staffing needs and assist with workloads. Set up and perform Intra-hospital Ventilator transports Respiratory Therapist Aug 2012-Mar 2014

Promise Specialty Hospital

● Provided care for 30+ adult and geriatric patients in the General Floor and High Observation Unit.

● Managed and weaned ventilators based on pulmonary assessments and arterial blood gas results.

● Performed trach care, tube changes and decannulations. Deliver Aerosol treatments and Bronchial Hygiene. Team Leader, Respiratory Therapist Aug 2009-Jun 2012 Seton Family of Hospitals

● Delivered care to General Floors, Telemetry, ICU/IMC, and assisted in L&D, ER, and NICU.

● Acted as the primary therapist for ER, and Labor and Delivery attending high-risk deliveries and cesarean births.

● Monitored ventilators, BiPap/CPAP machines, Delivered Aerosol therapies and Bronchial Hygiene. EDUCATION

Associate of Science, Major: Respiratory Therapy, Stevens-Henager College

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