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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Q UALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Compassionate, well-organized, and patient-oriented professional, with extensive experience in hospital settings, with specialization in respiratory system, intensive care unit (ICU), and Emergency Department; complemented with expertise in utilizing various ventilation machines. Adept at providing quality, evidence-based, and safe patient care within fast-paced and critical settings to achieve high levels of satisfaction. Equipped with articulate communication and analytical skills, as well as outstanding leadership aptitudes; able to lead team members to collaborate toward common goals. Equipped with interpersonal and organizational skills; able to remain calm under pressure and promptly respond to urgent and life-threatening circumstances. Recognized for establishing rapport with patients, families, and professionals. C ORE COMPETENCIES

Patient Relation and Education Continuous Patient Recovery Data Collection and Documentation Time Management and Prioritization Department Supervision Health and Regulatory Compliance P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL BEACHWOOD, OH Registered Respiratory Therapist Oct 2018−Present

Offer respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages in line with physician's written and/or verbal directions.

Perform job duties in adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission, The Ohio Medical Board, and the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Render effectual care and assistance to patients with critical and complex medical conditions.

Provide daily education to staff and patients regarding bi-level or two-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) and continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP).

Interface with patients and their families and provide comfort as necessary.

Hold accountability in conducting day-to-day arterial blood gas tests.

Oversee the Respiratory Therapy Department while ensuring maximum productivity and efficiency.

Expertly utilize high-flow machines, Drager ventilors, LTV ventilation, 840 ventilation, and other related machines. REGENCY HOSPITAL WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH

Registered Respiratory Therapist May 2018−Feb 2021

Promptly analyzed and processed clinical and laboratory data for the cardiopulmonary system.

Assumed full responsibility for the administration of supplemental oxygen, hyperinflation therapy with positive pressure, and aerosol therapy, oral, and tracheal route for cardiopulmonary disease treatment

Expertly utilized a variety of ventilations, including positive pressure ventilation, negative pressure ventilation, invasive ventilation (endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy), non-invasive ventilation, CPAP, autotitrating positive-airway pressure (APAP), as well as (BiPAP). UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PARMA MEDICAL CENTER PARMA, OH Registered Respiratory Therapist Aug 2016−Dec 2018

Regularly carried out arterial blood gas on patients.

Provided supplemental oxygen to patients experiencing shortness of breath.

Functioned well within the emergency room, managing any cardiopulmonary issues of all ages.

Executed multiple types of ventilations, which included positive pressure ventilation, negative pressure ventilation, invasive ventilation (endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy), along with non-invasive ventilation, CPAP, APAP, and BiPAP.

SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH

Registered Respiratory Therapist Dec 2014−Dec 2016

Led arterial blood gas tests on a day-to-day basis.

Effectively addressed cardiopulmonary issues with patients in the Emergency Room.

Fulfilled key responsibilities including patient assessment as well as clinical and laboratory data management in relation to cardiopulmonary system.

Rendered emotional support to patients and families whenever needed. E DUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health Sciences (Expected Graduation Date: 7/31/2023) Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy ( May/25/2014) Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH

L ICENSE

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Valid Until: 07/09/2014 - 07/31/2024 OH Number: RCP 144092