OBJECTIVE: TO OBTAIN A POSITION AS A REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)– March, 2013

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), August, 2010

ATI College Career, Associates in Science - Respiratory Therapy, 2007-2010

Nursing Assistant Program – June, 2000

Durham College of Commerce, Diploma – Business Admin, 1987-1989

My Strengths

My goal is to always use initiative, self-organize and take responsibility in a team environment while working under pressure and handling competing priorities.

I interact positively with staff, physicians, patient and family members.

I can work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary patient care team and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

I continually solicit patient feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. My work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations and I advocate for service excellence.

If so instructed I can exhibit a commitment to results by looking for and recommending and implementing process improvement.

I demonstrate commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional process, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.

I effectively address customer concerns and resolve conflict in a manner that is fair to all.

I recognize the benefits of team collaboration and show respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.

Essential Skills

Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative functions in all patient care areas.

Coordinate and complete clinical respiratory assessments and services under physician orders.

Consult with physicians and health care professionals regarding patient status while protecting confidential information to unauthorized persons.

Monitor patient progress and update respiratory care plan.

Analyze and organize data and maintain accurate records of patient documentation.

Contribute to the interdisciplinary patient rounds and conferences.

Organize and bestow staff education related to respiratory therapy.

Educate patients and families with reference to relevant disease, equipment and medication.

Teach purpose of procedures, steps of procedure, risks, benefits and alternatives.

Contribute to discharge planning for patients requiring respiratory therapies at home/in the community setting.

Operate and maintain a variety of monitoring, recording, diagnostic, therapeutic, life support and

associated equipment.

Provide technical support for all respiratory equipment.

Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning and setup for all respiratory equipment.

Comply with safety regulations related to equipment and medical gases.

Professional Experience

KINDRED HOSPITAL- Ft. Lauderdale, Fl: Registered Respiratory Therapist 2020- Pres

ROTECH HEALTHCARE INC- Ft Lauderdale, Fl: Registered Respiratory Therapist 2020- Pres

THE MARRINSON GROUP INC, – Ft Lauderdale, Fl: Registered Respiratory Therapist, 2011 - Pres

ATI COLLEGE — Miami, Fl : Respiratory Therapy Student Practicum, 2007-2010

LYNDEN NURSING SERVICE — Lakeworth, FL Nursing Assistant, Jan 2008 - 2011

WHITSYMS NURSING REGISTRY — Delray Beach, FL Assistant, 2003-2011

CARE GIVERS OF AMERICA — Tamarac, FL Nursing Assistant, 2000-2003

A LEONARD MOSES AUDITING FIRM — Kingston, Jamaica Accounting/Arrears Clerk, 1990-1999

BARBARA BAILEY

1423 Avon Lane, Unit 211 North Lauderdale, FL 33068

954-***-**** adqnt2@r.postjobfree.com

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