Respiratory Therapist Mental Health

DIOMANDE VAKOUA

New York, RI *****

917-***-**** *.********@*****.***

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Advocacy Healthcare Administration Team Player

Accomplished licensed Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in pulmonary function disorders and respiratory therapies poised to make a significant impact as a member of your medical team. Instrumental in performing comprehensive respiratory therapy responsibilities while ensuring maximum accuracy and attention to detail, from administering inhalants and operating ventilators to advising patients on breathing exercises and monitoring progress. In-depth and comprehensive expertise in ensuring patient completion of treatment plans to optimize respiratory quality through solid team collaboration and communication skills, along with dedication to providing optimal patient experiences.

Physiology Knowledge

Cross-Functional Expertise.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Healthcare Regulations & Practices

Risk Analysis & Management

Infection Control

Medical Administration Activities

Data Analysis & Assessment

Training & Development

Compliance Maintenance

Provider Relations

Project Management

Professional Experience

Queens hospital, Jacobi hospital and Lenox Hill hospital March 1998 – May 1999

Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, New York, NY Jan 2000 – Sept 2021

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY May 2001 – Jun 2015

Mount Sinai Hospital, Manhattan, NY Jun 2015 – Present

South shore University Hospital Nov 2021 – March 2022

Additional Experience

Work in various ICU units, including coronary, medical, surgical and neurology as well the Emergency Room. Administer oxygen therapy such nasal cannula, venturi mask. Non-rebreather mask, high flow nasal cannula, etc… Assist in intubation and perform extubation as order by physicians, perform airways care. Initiate and manage airway care. Initiate and manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation as order by physicians based on evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data obtained from diagnostic and physiologic tests. Initiate and maintain conventional and advance mode of ventilation. Assess patient’s ability to be weaned from mechanical ventilation via unit-based weaning protocol. Arterial blood draws and analysis. Transport mechanical ventilation patient to and from ancillary areas Ct-Scan, MRI Intervention Radiology, etc… Set up and administer Iloprost and nebulized epoprostenol for intubated/non-intubated patients. Perform other respiratory procedures such as bedside PFTs, sputum induction and chest physiotherapy via approved devices. Train and oversee newly hired therapist and nurses.

EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCY

Puritan Bennett 840, Puritan Bennet 980, Avea Vent, Bipap vision, Bipap Phillips/Respironics V60, LTV 1000/1200, Parapac transport vent, HT50, HT70, MetaNeb system, iStat abg, In-exsufflator (cough assist), Therapy vest, Opti-flow High flow Nasal cannula, Aerogen Nebulizer. Vapotherm High Flow Nasal Cannula

Education & Credentials

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care

Allied Health Sciences BMCC of Manhattan, NY

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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