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Tamica Ezell
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Saginaw, MI 48603
SUMMARY
Flexible compassionate hard working Respiratory Therapist ready to learn and contribute to team success, Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments. Highly skilled Respiratory Therapist with broad experience in managing patients with diverse respiratory diseases. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures, adeptness in patient assessment and ventilation management, and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams . Possess specialized skills, Pulmonary Function Testing.
SKILLS
Equipment Cleaning
Emergency medical care
Airway Management
Patient Education
Respiratory equipment setup
Tracheostomy Care
Team Collaboration
Care Planning
Patient Care
EXPERIENCE
Respiratory Therapist
Saginaw, MI
Ascension St.Marys/ May 2002 to Current
Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy
Delta College Apr 2022
Bay City, MI