Denisha Riley, Respiratory Therapist
Kansas City, Mo 64118
Objective:
Seeking a position with a company that will utilize my skills and abilities.
Skills:
Provides various modes of respiratory care to adult and geriatric populations. Assisted in designing and implementing strategies that improve ICU readmission rates as well as decreasing the occurrences of self-extubations. Trained, coached, and mentored new hires to ensure compliance with organizations policies and procedures.
Monitored patient pulmonary health: analyzed breath sounds, x-rays and blood work. Collaborated with physicians to update patient’s respiratory status and prior treatments: planned and administered new treatments based on diagnosis. Monitored and maintained patient’s airway and ability to breathe which included tracheal tubes. Documented patient’s respiratory charts using Point and Click Solutions EHR software. Responded to all emergencies to maintain patient airway and initiate CPR.
Evaluated diagnostic information and coordinated with physicians and nursing staff. Trained respiratory therapists and nursing on equipment functionality.
Critical care experience with adults and babies. Provided care for mentally handicapped adults and children. Determined action plan for long term ventilation and tracheostomy care, and worked with hospital management to determine patient care.
Employment:
Truman Medical Center
2301 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64108
June 2007- Current
Education:
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, Mo
Graduated March 2005
Licenses: BLS, MBRC, NBRC references upon request