Bachelor Of Science:
Health Sciences
University Of Mississippi
University, MS
Associate Of Science:
Respiratory Therapy
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
Associate Of Arts:
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
05/1985
High School Diploma:
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Flowood, MS
05/1985
CERTIFICATE:
INTENSIVE BUSINESS TRAINING
HINDS-RANKIN BRANCH
VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL
CENTER
*************@*****.***
Brandon, MS 39042
Skills
• Patient and caregiver education
• Strong clinical judgment
• Body mechanics competency
• Patient care documentation
Equipment maintenance and
troubleshooting
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• Drug administration trained
• Teambuilding
• Critical thinking
• Multitasking
• Problem resolution
• Organization
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Decision-making
Education And Training
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 16 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC - Respiratory Therapist Jackson, MS
01/2007 - Current
Felicia Stevenson
Summary
Experience
• Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes. Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
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Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
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• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
• Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services. Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
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Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
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• Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs. Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
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• Administered medication and ventilatory support. Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
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Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
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Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
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• Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
• Documented, handled and reported critical values. Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
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• Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments. Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic Pulmonary Mechanics and consistent preparation and
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Pearl, MS
Certifications
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY
THERAPIST (RRT)
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RESPIRATORY CARE, MISSISSIPI
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH -
05/09/2007
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING -
09/20/2021
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ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR
LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING -
09/20/2021
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Select Speciality Hospital - PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist Jackson, MS
05/2022 - 07/2022
assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators. Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
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Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
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Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
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Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms by [Number]% through effective treatment plans.
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• Administered medication and ventilatory support. Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
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Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
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Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
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Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
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