Respiratory Therapist
Resume:
Beverly Talton
Warner Robins, Houston *****
478-***-**** *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
My objective is to obtain a position as a Registered Respiratory Therapist that will allow me to utilize my respiratory skills and knowledge effectively. I have over 9 years of experience in Hospital, LTACH, and Skilled Nursing healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
SKILLS
• Management
• ACLS
• Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Healthcare
• CPR
• Documentation
• Scheduling
• Time management
• ICU Experience (2 years)
• CPT Coding
• Critical Care Experience (8 years)
• ICD-9
• ICD-10
• Hospital Experience
• Medical Billing
• Medical Coding
• Medical Records
• Acute Care
• Respiratory Therapy
• Ventilator
• Airway management
• Cerner
• Epic
• LTAC (6+years)
• Mechanical Ventilation /CPAP/BIPAP
• Venturi Mask
• Trach Care/Changeout
• Pulse Oximetry
• Aerosol Face Tent/Mask
• Oxygen Administration
• Sterile Technique
• MDI/Nebulizer
• NG Tube
• Incentive Spirometry
• Intubation
• Extubation
• NT/In-line Suctioning
• ABG Sampling
• Observation and
• Assessment Skills
• BVM Ventilation
• Mechanical Vent set up
• CPT Administration
• Vital Signs
• ABG Analysis
• Non-invasive Ventilation
• Isolation Procedure
• Triage
• Laboratory experience
• EMR systems
• Certifications and Licenses
• Respiratory Therapist, CRT
• Present
• ACLS/ BLS/CPR
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
• Driver's License
• Assessments
• Numerical reasoning skills — Proficient
• April 2020
Quickly and accurately performing basic
mathematical operations, recognizing
numerical sequences,
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• And interpreting graphs.
• Full results: Proficient
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests
that are not indicative of a license or
certification, or continued
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• Development in any professional field.
• Additional Information
• Skills:
• ICU Procedures
Medical Coding and Billing ICD-9/CPT
proficient
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• Patient Admission
• Mechanical Ventilators
Equipment Troubleshooting and
Maintenance
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• Respiratory Conditions
• Ventilation Management
Therapeutic Gas Administration
Apparatus
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• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Arterial Punctures
• Critical Care Unit (CCU)
• Airway Management
• Treatment Administration
• Spirometer Reading
• Bronchopulmonary Drainage
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Infection Control
• Strong Clinical Judgment
• Drug Administration Trained
WORK HISTORY
CONTRACT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST 02/2021 to Current SoliantHealthcare - Warner Robins, GA
• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders as well as COVID-19 Assemble and operate respiratory devices such as mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, Hi Flow NC and HFVI, O2 cylinders, nebulizer, and other therapeutic gas administration
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• Provide RT care to critical ICU patients including
• Intubation, Extubation, administering arterial lines and obtaining blood gasses My duties also include but are not limited to Maintaining patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
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CONTRACT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST 11/2021 to 04/2022 Fairview Park Hospital - Dublin, GA
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
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• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses. Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
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Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
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Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
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Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
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CONTRACT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST 05/2021 to 11/2021 CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL - Cordele, GA
• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders as well as COVID-19 Assemble and operate respiratory devices such as mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, Hi Flow NC and Hi Flow Vapotherm, O2 cylinders, nebulizer, and other therapeutic gas administration
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Provide RT care to critical ICU patients including Intubation, Extubation, administering arterial lines and obtaining blood gasses
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My duties also include but are not limited to Maintaining patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST LTAC 05/2013 to 06/2021
Pruitt Healthcare of Macon - Macon, GA
• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders Assemble and operate respiratory devices such as mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, O2 cylinders, nebulizer, and other therapeutic gas administration
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• Initiate and conduct trach care/trach change-outs and other therapeutic procedure Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians
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• Maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. CONTRACT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST 06/2020 to 09/2020 Houston Medical Center - Warner Robins, GA
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
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Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
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Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
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Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
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HOME HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 01/2014 to 11/2015 Navicent Health Medical Center - Macon, GA
• My duties included but were not limited to:
• Physician Billing for Medicare /Insurance clearance
• Answer /Operate multiple phone lines
• Update patient demographic and /or Insurance information
• Communicate with physicians and pharmacy
• Enter wound measurements to monitor for improvement
• Input mileage and time for Healthcare professionals for payment
• Operate Fax and Computer with moderate filling
PATIENT ACCOUNT SPECIALIST 07/2005 to 12/2009
MCCG - Macon, GA
My duties included but were not limited to: Performing updates on patient demographic information in a timely manner, complied with company confidentiality to maintain patient privacy following HIPAA and AAAHC guidelines, collected all co-pays, co-insurance submissions and follow-up, on balance due accounts, verified any obtained insurance information, performed narrative interviews with patients or family members, notified patient representative of any major changes, patient account billing, CPT/ICD-9 coding, and assigning bedding to patients for hospitalization.
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PATIENT ACCOUNT SPECIALIST 05/2002 to 07/2005
St. Joseph's Hospital - Augusta, GA
My duties included but were not limited to: Performing updates on patient demographic information for emergency room, complied with company confidentiality to maintain patient privacy following HIPAA and AAAHC guidelines, scheduled patients for day surgery procedures, assigned medical records for newborns, verified insurance information for payment of services, performed narrative interviews with patients or family members, contacted physician offices for code verification, and followed up with patients on outstanding balances in tactful, but diplomatic manner via phone calls and letters.
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EDUCATION
Macon State College - Macon, GA Associate
Respiratory Therapy
Georgia Military College Associate
General Studies
Northeast Sr. High School Certificate in Customer Service Specialist Central Ga. Technical College Diploma
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