LAURA SCULLY

Menifee, CA *****

951-***-**** - ad2mzq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 35 years of experience working with adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent with patient evaluation skills. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved respiratory care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams.

SKILLS

ICU Experience

Hospital Experience

Critical Care Experience

Nursing

Vital Signs

Laboratory Experience

Medical Imaging

EMR Systems

Patient Care

Infection Control Training

Triage

Anatomy Knowledge

Medical Terminology

Citrix

Paragon

Meditech

Preceptor

Certifications and Licenses

WORK HISTORY

05/2018 to Current Registered Respiratory Therapist Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital – Murrieta, CA

Patient care, respiratory modalities at an acute rehabilitation center Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies. Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment. Continuous pulse oximeter testing

04/2016 to Current Registered Respiratory Therapist AHMC Healthcare – Riverside, CA

Acute care respiratory therapy, cross trained for NICU, ICU, CCU, and occasional team lead duties.

Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.

Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. High risk Deliveries, Bubble CPAPS, & capillary blood gas draws. 12/1989 to 11/2023 Respiratory Supervisor

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC – Hemet, CA

Oversee 40 staff therapists, responsible for schedule making, time cards, performance improvement, daily operation meetings, interaction with senior management, bedside care when needed, capital budget, participation in corporate level equipment throughout facilities, etc.

Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care. Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees. Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts. Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care. EDUCATION

12/1989 Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy California Paramedical - Long Beach, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

CRT RRT RCP License BLS Certification ACLS Certification PALS Certification NRP Certification NRP Instructor

AARC/ AACVPR Certification in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

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