Patient Care Respiratory Therapist

KIERRA L. BRAXTON-VIRGIL

**** ******** ****, *******, ** 31808

904-***-**** ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state of North Carolina, Alabama, and Texas as well as a previous experience in the United States Army with the Combat Support Hospital as a Respiratory Sergeant. Possess a track record of performance excellence in delivering high quality patient care while administering treatment. Strong ability to maintain professional poise during intense, high stress situations while maintaining exemplary technical precision and ethical compassion. Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations, policies, and standards as well as meticulous attention to detail in record keeping and file management. Work effectively with populations of varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds with ease and deliver world-class patient care. ACLS/BLS/NRP Provider and Healthcare Provider Registered. Military background with security clearance and access to military installations:

HIPAA Regulations

JHACO Regulatory Compliance

OSHA Safety Policies

Records Management

Human Resources

Program Management

Supervisory and Mangement

Primary Care

Pain Management

EEO Regulations

Impeccable Morales & Ethics

Airway Management

Records Management

Logistics

Leadership

Pulmonary Function Care

Surgical Environments

Oxygen therapy

Mechanical Ventilation

Patient Confidentiality

Secret Clearance

Training and Operations

WORK EXPERIENCE

08/14/2023-11/02/2023 Registered Respiratory Therapist (24hrs Weekly)

Kindred Hospital El Paso, TX

Performs and directs the administration of respiratory care services (including but not limited to oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medication, airway clearance, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and bedside spirometry), as ordered by a patient’s attending physician, in a quality manner that is in accordance with established procedures. Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.

Reviews physician’s orders, examines patient’s diagnostic test results, and provides appropriate therapy based on the patient’s current clinical condition. If appropriate, implements approved protocols as directed by physician.

Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment.

Monitors cardiopulmonary services to assure quality and seek improvements.

Provide quality assurance reports to the hospital Quality Assurance Committee.

Maintaining stock levels of supplies and for obtaining and maintaining required equipment.

02/2023-08/15/2023 Registered Respiratory Therapist (36hrs Weekly)

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, El Paso, TX

Directs and performs pulmonary function testing on patients.

Administers or directs the administering of gas, aerosol therapy and IPPB therapy.

Supervises, performs, or directs arterial punctures and analysis of arterial blood gases.

Maintains or supervises the maintenance and the removal of secretions through various methods.

Places and supervises patients on ventilator and monitor them continuously.

Supervises and performs ECGs and prepares them for physician interpretation.

Discusses the condition and treatment of patients with the patient’s physician and cardiopulmonary staff members and recommends changes in care when indicated.

02/2021- 02/2023 Registered Respiratory Therapist (36hrs Weekly)

AMN Allied Services LLC, Coppell, TX

Monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.

Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.

Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.

Following specified parameters of treatment.

Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.

Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.

Measuring arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition.

Relaying blood analysis results to a physician.

08/2019-01/2021 Registered Respiratory Therapist (40hrs weekly)

Betsy Johnson Hospital, Harnett Health, Dunn, NC

•Examine patients ranging from newborn to elderly and correct breathing disorders associated

With medical trauma or disease progression

•Set up and operate devices EKG, Cardiac Monitors, Mechanical Ventilation, and Therapeutic Gases

And aerosol generator

•Perform airway management on intensive care patients including securing the tracheotomy and endotracheal tube sites.

•Provide emergency care artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with

Cardiopulmonary respirations to patients of all ages.

•Perform diagnostic pulmonary function tests measuring lung capacity (Spirometry, Lung Volumes, Flow Studies)

•Determines requirements for treatments such as type, method, and duration of therapy, and medication dosages compatible with physician orders

•Educated patients, families and team on respiratory problems and treatments

•Adjust the endotracheal tube as required and monitoring tube cuff pressure also inspected breathing equipment.

•Utilized blood gas analyzers and co-oximeters to analyze blood samples

•Draw patients arterial blood samples utilizing arterial blood punctures and arterial catheters.

09/2018- 04/2019 Registered Respiratory Therapist (15hrs weekly)

CPAP Medical DME, Fayetteville, NC

•Scheduled appointments for home delivery CPAP/BIPAP devices

•Maintained accurate accountability of all inventory

•Reviewed Tricare contracts with patients and completed and transmitted all related documentation

•Educated patients on proper use and cleaning of all equipment

•Proficient in all brands and platforms of CPAP and Bi-level equipment.

•Worked directly with contracting and case managers to provide patients with accurate information

02/2011-08/2019 United States Army Sergeant (40hrs weekly)

United States Army, 82nd Sustainment BDE, Fort Bragg, NC

Managed Company Med pros ensuring medical readiness across the board.

Helped supervise and executed movement of six Airborne Operation missions.

Primary Key Custodian, ensured security and accountability and assistance to access

Company if any issues arose

Legal Rep and facilitated legal actions for entire company

Sponsorship NCO and assisted with placement with over personnel.

Provided executive level support to Brigade Sergeant Major and command team

Planned and coordinated agendas, travel and itineraries

Worked alongside with human resources department assisting with customer service operations

Planned and managed executive visits from the Army General

Assisted in creating task for unit to perform for readiness training

Planning operational procedures that may come during combat deployments

Report training guidance to the Battalion Commander and develop training plans

Translate Policies and implement guidance and report unit readiness to Brigade Commander

Managed day to day functions of hospital management, Defense Training Management System Recommendations for respiratory care treatment according to patients needs

Performed assessments and diagnostic procedures to determine patient treatment needs

Adjust the endotracheal tube as required and monitoring tube cuff pressure also inspected breathing equipment.

Utilized blood gas analyzers and co-oximeters to analyze blood samples

Draw patients arterial blood samples utilizing arterial blood punctures and arterial catheters

Set up and operated devices such as mechanical ventilation, and therapeutic gas administration

Preformed Broncho Methacholine challenge testing for lung volume flow.

Consulted with physicians and nurses to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients

Perform diagnostic pulmonary function tests measuring lung capacity (Spirometry, Lung Volumes, DLCO, Flow Studies)

Educated patients, families and team on respiratory problems and treatments

Performed airway management on intensive care patients including securing the tracheotomy and endotracheal tube sites.

(DTMS)

Education/ Certifications

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

2020-2022

Bachelor’s Health Science

University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX 2016-2018

Associates in Science/ Respiratory

Registered Respiratory Therapist

RRT, National Board of Respiratory Care 2018

BLS Basic Life Support Certification 12/2024

ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 12/2024

NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Provider 03/2024

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Saver 11/2023

Technical Skills

•MS Office: Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

•Typing: 40 WPM

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