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OBJECTIVE

To be associated with a dynamic healthcare establishment and play an active role as their Respiratory Therapist.

CERTIFICATIONS

RRT, CRT, CPR, AED, BLS, PALS

LANGAUGES

American English (Native Speaker),

Hindi, (Second Language)

Punjabi (Third Language) Arabic (Can write but moderately understand)

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Strong work ethics, crisis management, highly organized, pleasant bedside manners, and Creative problem solver

IT SKILLS

Windows, Office 365(Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

SABA AHMED

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (10 YEARS)

12278 JASMINE ST, THORNTON, CO, USA 80602

EXPERIENCE

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO - AURORA, CO (RANKED TOP 10 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL IN USA) • OCT 2014 – PRESENT

Manage the ER, Urgent care and in-patient

Responsible for testing and management of acutely ill Covid-19 pediatric patients

Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physician’s orders

Respond to all resuscitation events within the hospitals and assess the pediatric emergency M.D as needed

Assist and anticipate needs of ER physician, with all invasive and noninvasive procedures

Serve as resource to RNs, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory/nursing students

Provide patients and their families with asthma education/management to control exacerbations, decrease utilizations of ERs

Conduct individual and family assessments to identify strengths, resources, psychological factors, knowledge, and potential language barriers to learning and implementing asthma management

Implemented algorithm for acute bronchiolitis management including reduced chest x-rays, albuterol, and noninvasive treatments

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HEALTH - BROOMFIELD, CO • AUG 2018 – FEB 2020

Worked in adult ER as PRN

Experience in therapist driven protocols in relation to adult ER and physician interactions, responded to all codes requiring critical thinking and skills

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO – COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, CHICAGO, IL • AUG 2009 – SEPT 2014

Worked as a lead therapist for four years managing over 9 therapist per shift

Worked mostly in PICU and NICU including external Air / Road transports

Experience with level 3 pediatric trauma and NICU

Performs general therapy, including handheld nebulizer, MDI, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, EKG monitoring, and oxygen therapy

Performs ventilator management, set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting (Servo-I, Engstrom Carestation, LTV), ETT placement, cuff maintenance and troubleshooting.

CPAP and BiPAP therapy, set up, maintenance and troubleshooting (Bipap Vision and V60)

Assists with intubations and extubations

Perform trach care, trach cuff maintenance, in-line, nasotracheal and oral suctioning, oral care

Set-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Nitric Oxide and Helium gases

Attend pediatric traumas

Responds to all codes requiring critical thinking skills

Attend deliveries of preterm infants in labor and delivery

Transport with ambu bag, Bipap V60, nasal cannula, non-rebreather, and venti-mask with oxygen to CT, MRI, ICU, OR and other hospitals

Perform 12 lead EKG’s

Analyze blood gases, maintain quality control of blood gas machines

Experience with patient and family instruction and education of therapy modalities

Provided Asthma Education to Patience/Families at admission and discharge

SUPERVISOR – RITE AID PHARMACY, JOHNSON CITY, TN • SEPT 2006 – JULY 2009

Complete the duties and responsibilities of the Store Manager in his/her absence.

Enforce all policies and procedures to ensure excellent customer service

Work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Train new hires and provide leadership and development for associates by communicating career opportunities, providing regular performance feedback.

Analyze operating reports, prepare for physical inventory, interact with vendors, and follow the procedures for cash transactions and bank deposits.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ALLIED SCIENCE) • MAY 2009 • EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (ETSU), JOHNSON CITY, TN

REFERENCES

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