Registered Respiratory Therapist
Resume:
Tyler Salminen
Tucson, AZ *****
*****************@*****.***
Summary:
Registered Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Care Practitioner with extensive experience in acute care, rehabilitation, critical respiratory care, and travel assignments.
Experienced in mechanical ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, arterial blood gas interpretation, tracheostomy care, pulmonary hygiene, respiratory assessments, emergency response, and respiratory equipment management.
Strong background in patient care, staff training, protocol development, inventory management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education:
Pima Medical Institute Tucson, AZ
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy 2014 – 2017
Completed 1,000+ clinical hours.
Clinical experience included ER, ICU, NICU, PICU, and Neuro-ICU settings.
Clinical sites included St. Mary's, Banner, TMC, Infinity Sleep Solutions Sleep Lab, St. Joseph's, and Catalina Post Acute.
Licenses & Certifications:
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
PALS (AHA)
Arizona RCP License # 22807
Skills:
Mechanical Ventilator Management
CPAP & BiPAP Therapy
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Collection & Interpretation
Tracheostomy Care
Pulmonary Hygiene
Airway Management
Oxygen Therapy
Emergency Resuscitation
Respiratory Assessment & Evaluation
Patient Monitoring
Respiratory Equipment Setup & Maintenance
Bronchoscopy Assistance
Intubation Assistance
Pulmonary Function Testing
Six-Minute Walk Tests
Sleep Study Interpretation
Respiratory Protocols
Critical & Acute Care
COPD & ARDS Management
COVID-19 Respiratory Care
Patient & Family Education
Staff Training & Development
Inventory Management
EPIC & Healthcare Documentation Systems
Experience:
Elementary Teacher/In charge of First Aid in all field trips for up to 22 students
In charge of first-aid for 22 children or more on any field trip
Teacher – Kellond Elementary School
· Instructional Methods: Guided reading, phonics instruction, STEM activities, and differentiated learning.
· Classroom Management: Positive behavior support, routines, and engagement strategies.
· Assessment & Tech: Formative assessments, data-driven instruction and interactive whiteboards.
· Soft Skills: Parent communication, teamwork, and active listening
The Haven of Tucson- Tucson, AZ July 2023 - November 2025 Pulmonary Director Chris DeLapp 520-***-****
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Served as respiratory lead with one other RRT for a ventilator-dependent patient wing; managed all aspects of mechanical ventilation
Adjusted ventilator settings including modes, rates, tidal volumes, and medication regimens
Respiratory response in all code situations; performed emergency airway management and manual ventilation including the use of A.E.D.s
Managed care for COVID-19 and acute respiratory patients including COPD, ARDS, pneumonia, TB, hepatitis C, and cancer-related conditions including plugged trachs and trach care multiple times a shift
Initiated and managed respiratory therapies, diagnostic procedures, and ventilator protocols
Performed Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), 6-minute walk tests, and documented oxygen needs for discharge planning
Ordered and coordinated respiratory equipment and medications
Maintained and managed full inventory of respiratory equipment
Sapphire Estates Acute Care Hospital Tucson, AZ January 2022 - November 2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor Shane Murphy 520-***-****
Managed mechanical ventilators and respiratory equipment for acute care patients.
Performed arterial blood gas collection and interpretation.
Provided CPAP and BiPAP therapy.
Conducted patient respiratory assessments and evaluations.
Utilized respiratory protocols to add orders and make appropriate changes as needed.
Performed tracheostomy care, including stoma inspection and cleaning, inner cannula care, tracheostomy tie changes, and tracheostomy tube changes.
Performed pulmonary hygiene procedures, including tracheal and nasotracheal suctioning.
Utilized respiratory adjunct devices, including Acapella and vest therapy.
Performed bedside lung function testing and interpreted results.
Provided smoking cessation counseling.
Cleaned, sterilized, assembled, and operated various respiratory therapy equipment.
Assisted with protocol development.
Participated in hiring and training new staff members.
Collaborated with long-term acute care patients and families to develop individualized plans of care.
Reviewed patient information, prescriptions, and ABG results to assess respiratory conditions.
Initiated and conducted therapeutic procedures.
Maintained accurate patient records and operated respiratory equipment safely.
St. Charles Hospital – Bend & Redmond Oregon August 2021 – February 2022
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Assisted physicians with bronchoscopies, ventilator management, intubations, and other respiratory procedures.
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support quality patient care.
Developed a resource folder for incoming traveling Respiratory Therapists to help familiarize them with facility procedures, expectations, and responsibilities.
Set up and managed BiPAP, CPAP, oxygen compressors, and liquid oxygen systems.
Assessed patients with respiratory illnesses and oxygen requirements.
Performed lung capacity testing as prescribed.
Analyzed oxygen levels and other gases in patients' blood.
Evaluated test results and contributed to determining appropriate respiratory treatments.
Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers and respiratory equipment.
Provided emergency respiratory resuscitation when required.
Foothills Acute Rehab Hospital Tucson, AZ February 2018 – May 2021
Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Therapist (Registered)
Provided respiratory care for ventilator-dependent patients within a dedicated ventilator unit.
Served as the respiratory therapist in charge of the respiratory floor.
Managed ventilator settings, including modes, respiratory rates, and tidal volumes.
Administered respiratory medications as ordered.
Provided respiratory support during end-of-life care.
Responded to and took a leadership role in hospital emergency codes.
Performed ventilator setup and breakdown and ensured appropriate respiratory equipment availability.
Managed respiratory equipment and supplies, including cannulas, suction catheters, Yankauer suction devices, heaters, CPAP/BiPAP machines, oxygen equipment, nasal cannulas, and Venturi masks.
Provided respiratory care for COVID-19 patients and patients with acute respiratory illnesses.
Managed patients with COPD, ARDS, tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, cancer, and other respiratory conditions.
Initiated standard respiratory therapies, protocols, and diagnostic procedures.
Set up and maintained mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BiPAP, and oxygen delivery devices.
Performed pulmonary function testing and six-minute walk tests.
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