Respiratory Therapist Patient

Asma Khan

Home: **** ***** **** · Indianapolis, IN · 46234 · Phone: 317-***-**** - Email: **********@*******.***

Objective

I am seeking a challenging career in healthcare that utilizes my knowledge and skills to contribute to patient outcomes and my professional growth

Experience

Respiratory Therapist St. Vincent's Hospital

September 2012 – Current Indianapolis, IN

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

Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments

Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes

Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.

Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings

Provided emergency care to patients

Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues

Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment

Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines

Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies

Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition

Conducted tests such as EKGs

Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment

Perform charge duties that including assembly of assignments for all units and general floor, being available for all RTs within the hospital, successful management of multiple assignments and area of the hospital, and presence of a resource for fellow coworkers

Education

IUPUI

Bachelor of Science

Respiratory Therapy Education Consortium

May 2012 Indianapolis, IN

State University of Farmingdale

Bachelor of Science

Management of Technology

December 2002 Farmingdale, NY

Certifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

PALS Certified

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