Respiratory Therapist Health Aide

Janine M. Delmotte

Westminster, CO ● adtcwq@r.postjobfree.com ● 720-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years of experience with increasing responsibility.

Experience working in multiple healthcare settings including: hospital, LTAC, home therapy, and medical equipment environments.

Strong clinical knowledge, ability to observe and monitor signs, symptoms, reactions, general behavior, and general patient response to respiratory care or treatment.

Patient exposure ranges from sub-acute, acute, and outpatient procedures.

Skills

Effective Listening

Communication

Organized

Team Player

Self-Starter

Problem Solver

Diversity Awareness

Time Management

Strong Work Ethic

Confidentiality

De-Escalation

Strong Ethics

Professional Experience

Technical Respiratory Skills and Responsibilities

Administering respiratory care and long-term acute care to tracheotomy patients and ventilator dependent patients.

Inspecting, cleaning, testing, and troubleshooting equipment.

Performing arterial blood gasses and EKGs.

Conducting ventilator, BIPAP, CPAP, and ASV therapy.

Special procedures consisting of bronchoscopies, endoscopies, colonoscopies.

Oxygen therapy, PAP management, nebulizer administration and inhaler instruction, and pulmonary function testing.

Patient Care

Extensive passion and experience working with vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing chronic respiratory illnesses, traumatic brain injury, re-occurring conditions, mental illness, aging, neurological disorders, stroke, spinal cord injuries, wounds, etc.

Providing education to patients on proper usage and care of medical equipment and medication administration.

Exhibiting strong people and patient care skills.

Attending integrated care and collaboration meetings to enhance patient outcome.

Assessing patients and recommending treatment.

Reviewing and documenting patient’s care with staff.

Employment History

Reparatory Therapist – VA Contractor PM Sleep Lab II Aurora, CO 2016-Present

Reparatory Therapist – Special Procedures National Jewish Denver, CO 2015-2016

Reparatory Therapist - LTAC Select Specialty Detroit, MI 2013-2015

Reparatory Therapist - LTAC Avamere Northglenn, CO 2012-2013

Reparatory Therapist Centura Health Systems (Avista, Porter, St. Anthony’s) Louisville, CO 2011-2012

Reparatory Therapist St John Hospital and Medical Center Detroit, MI 2004-2011

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist, St. John School of Respiratory

Associate Degree in General Studies, Macomb Community College

Certificate for Home Health Aide, Personal Home Care

BLS, ACLS, NRP, Previously Certified

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