Respiratory Therapist Team Member

Stephanie Pannell

Respiratory Therapist

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Summary

Accomplished, dedicated healthcare professional with 14 years of experience in providing respiratory therapy to patients of every age group and operating all modalities of mechanical ventilators and related machines. Hands-on experience in managing respiratory therapy in PICU/NICU, adult ICU, CVICU, and emergency department (ED). Analytical problem-solver with expertise in administering therapy with all ventilator types and modes, including high-frequency jets, oscillators, Servo I, Drager vents, high-flow nasal cannula, and CPAP. Demonstrated ability to adapt swiftly and efficiently to new hospital environments. Harness excellent communication skills to deliver outstanding patient care and precise therapy. Thrive in high-pressure settings that require strong time and priority management skills.

Areas of Expertise

Patient Care

Needs Assessment

Clinical Assessment

BiPAP

Respiratory Therapy

Advanced Ventilator Management

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Professional Experience

Multiple Hospitals, Multiple Locations December 2007 October 2022

Respiratory Therapist

Set up and operated equipment like mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration apparatus while serving as Respiratory Therapist in several hospitals. Performed tasks including giving emergency care like external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintaining charts that list patients and their diagnoses and treatment plans. Assessed patients by running diagnostics tests to determine the severity of sickness or damage.

Randall Children's Hospital Portland Oregon

January 9 2023- March 31 2023

Colorado Springs Children's Hospital

November 16 2022- January 3 2023

(Maxim) Primary Childrens Hospital, SLC, Utah, Jul 2022 - Oct 2022: Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures. Inspected, tested, cleaned, and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and optimum functioning.

Efficiently operated all ventilator types and modes including high-frequency jets and oscillators.

Baxter Regional Hospital (Cross Country Allied), RRT, May 2008 - Jun 2010, Oct 2018 May 2019, Nov 2020 Jun 2021, Feb 2022 Apr 2022: Prepared and provided all routine and intricate respiratory therapy procedures to patients. Checked the pressure and modes of machines and equipment to ensure proper functioning. Identified needs by examining patients and evaluating data. Completed the necessary paperwork or records.

Oversaw duties related to mechanical ventilators and BIPAPs as in charge of ventilators and BIPAPs.

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Dec 2007 Jul 2008, Dec 2017 Aug 2018, Jun 2021 Oct 2021: Administered inhalants and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration equipment, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators serving as in charge of mechanical ventilators and BiPAP. Confirmed accurate values of pressure and checked modes of machines and equipment. Analyzed patient information and defined therapy requirements. Prepared essential documents or records.

Arkansas Childrens Hospital, RRT III, Jul 2007 Dec 2021: Arranged and performed all regular and complex respiratory therapy procedures for patients while conducting duties as in charge of mechanical ventilators and BiPAP. Ensured appropriate pressure and modes of the machines and equipment. Screened patients to identify therapy needs and fulfilled all requirements of documents and records.

Effectively administered respiratory therapy in every hospital unit while specializing in pediatrics.

Covenant Health, Lubbock Texas, (Krucial Staffing), RRT III, Sept 2020 Nov 2020: Served as Respiratory Therapist in a healthcare facility as Krucial Staffing team member. Administered regular and complex respiratory therapy to patients by operating mechanical ventilators and BiPAP. Examined patients to determine the course of respiratory therapy and completed relevant documentation.

Multiple Hospitals (Covid Assignments) Apr 2020 Feb 2022

Respiratory Therapist

Staten Island University, Northwell, Apr 2020 May 2020: Served as Respiratory Therapist during the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic.

San Antonio PAM Medical Center, July 2020: Performed duties of Respiratory Therapist during the Covid-19 pandemic by operating ventilators and BIPAPs and providing patient care under extremely fast-paced and stressful conditions.

San Antonio Freeman Center, (Hurricane Relief Assignment), Aug 2020: Provided respiratory care to the patients affected by the hurricane as part of the Hurricane Relief team.

Education

Associate in Respiratory Therapy

Arkansas State University Mountain Home Arkansas

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS for Healthcare Providers

PALS

ACLS

NRP

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