Therapist Medical

LELA M. CAFFEY

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Certified Respiratory Therapist with experience managing and treating various cardiopulmonary disorders. Possesses hands on training with diverse respiratory equipment and patients. Strong interpersonal, administrative, and patient/family education skills. Skilled team member, able to maintain a positive attitude and productive work environment. Highly organized and able to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks.

EXPERIENCE

NOV 2013 – APRIL 2016

LEAD STAFF CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, NORTH OAK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER- SENATOBIA, MS

• Assessment of respiratory status of patients of all ages

• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gasses

• Maintain quality control on ABG machines

• Performed general floor therapy, including HHN, MDI, CPT, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, peak flow, evaluation of patient records, EKG monitoring and interpretation, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP therapy, pulmonary function test, set up, maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Experience with patient and family instruction and education of therapy modalities.

• Experience in therapist-driven protocols in relation to ER and physician interaction and responding to all codes requiring critical thinking skills.

• Assisted in intubation, administered technical respiratory care including medication dispensing and manipulation of ventilators.

• On-call Therapist.

JAN 2007 – PRESENT

FOOD SERVER, COMO STEAKHOUSE- COMO MS

Time management skills

EDUCATION

2013

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE – SOUTHAVEN MS

Outstanding Student for Respiratory Therapy Program Spring 2013 CORE QUALIFICATIONS

State of Mississippi Certified Respiratory Therapist American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Advanced Pediatric Life Support Certification

Flexible and versatile; ability to work alone or as a team

Proficient with a wide variety of ventilators

Strong medical ethic

Ability to rapidly learn and master new

programs and concepts

Extensive ER experience

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