Christopher L. Freeman, RRT

**** ********* *** **** * Lafayette LA 70501

Cell: 305-***-****

Email: aduvic@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER FOCUS

To utilize my knowledge and clinical skills to obtain a position as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. My strong work ethics, and continued desire to learn new skills have placed me in the top 10% of Registered Therapist among my peers.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

●A-line insertion

●Adult Intubation

●ABG lab Coordinator

●CAPS Survey Team leader

●Computerized clinical documentation

●The Joint Commission Team leader

●Ventilator management

●Adaptability

●Cares for the ICU Adult

Stress Testing

WORK EXPERIENCE

Unemployed (5/2022-Present)

Baptist Health Of South Florida (2016-2022)

Mariners Hospital, Tavierner Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Served as Blood Gas Coordinator for my entire employment as well as stress testing and setting up home sleep studies and performing EKGS. Worked critical care areas (ICU, ER) and regular floor therapy Med/Surg. Love being a team player and have be recognized and awarded for being a good problem solver. Worked with Pediatrics providing therapy as well as ventilatory support. Presently working on renewing my BLS. PALS AND ACLS CERTIFICATIONS is current. Cerner software documentations used at last place of employment.

Titan Medical Group, LLC (2015-present)

Omaha, NE 68130-4650

Registered Respiratory Therapist, (RRT)

Waterman Hospital-Eustis, Florida: Traveler RRT, clinical areas of expertise: ICU, ED, Progressive Care Unit. Proficient in the use of clinical documentation tool Epic, Net Access, and Centriq

Baptist Health South Florida (1997-2014)

Homestead Hospital, Homestead, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), ABG Coordinator

Served as Lead Therapist (RRT-4) and ABG Blood Gas Lab Coordinator at Homestead Hospital for ten of my seventeen year tenure. Known as a team player, problem solver, mentor, self- starter and motivator. Coordinate team assignments, served as a mentor for employees, students as well as Registered Nurses. Worked eight years in the Emergency Department (Adult and Pedi), Adult Critical Care unit, as well as the newborn Nursery level 1. Preceptor for A-line insertion team. Performed adult intubations for the last 3yrs of employment. Responsible for competencies for all employees performing ABG`s and utilizing the Blood Gas Lab. Responsible for Daily clinical operation for Blood gas lab. Performs outpatient ABG`s and swab testing on infant and pediatrics. On call for Blood Gas Lab; including on-call. A member of the Peer Review Panel for new hires. Served as Relief Supervisor for Department Supervisor and Director. Performed Pharmacological Stress testing (outpatient/inpatient-3years). Clinical documentation system utilized: Net Access and Horizon/Mckesson.

Committee Membership (Homestead Hospital)

New Hire (Newbie Committee); formed to enhance employee retention and served as a tour guide.

Inpatient Satisfaction Committee

Performance Improvement Hospital Wide Committee

In-service Staff Committee

Employee of the Month Award 2001(Homestead Hospital),

Service Excellence Award (received several commendations)

Possible Dream Foundation (2002-2005)

Dr. Michael Geraldi, Miami, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Homecare setting caring for children with Down’s Syndrome and chronic respiratory problems (CPT, aerosolized treatments). Nursing home experience (2yrs)

United States Military Air Force (1982-1988)

Rank achieved Sergeant

Honorable Discharge, Attended Leadership School (Red Rope) responsible for entire squadron during Technical School

Training: Assigned to 6947 Electronic Security Command (Intelligence oversight program).

Obtained a Top Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION

Associate Science (1997)

ATI Health Education College

Miami, Florida

Respiratory Therapy (CRT, RRT)

GPA 3.0

Dean’s List (second semester)

Received the “Student Helping Students Award” 1st recipient

United States Air Force 1982-1988

Honorable Discharge

Tours in Italy and Throughout the United States of America

High School Diploma 1982

Franklin Senior High School

Franklin, Louisiana

Diploma 1982

Member of the High School Marching Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band

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