Respiratory Therapist

***-* **** **. ********, Ga *****

E-mail: ***.**@*******.***

Phone: 229-***-**** or 854-0515

Courtney Stephens, CRT

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Education 2011- Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Trident University, Cypress, Ca (currently attending)

2007- Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care

Darton College, Albany, Ga

Objective To obtain my RRT in the near future.

To demonstrate dependability and reliability by being punctual, working assigned shifts, and completing responsibilities in a timely manner.

To talk with, listen to, and receive or give direction to successfully work as part of a team.

Professional

Experience April 2011 – Present Nurtur (Dallas, TX) Albany,GA (rep)

Field Health Coach

- Educate patient and family members of diseases such as COPD and Asthma through home visits following NIH guidelines

- Educate member and family on Peak flow and spirometry usage and monitoring

- Use motivational interviewing and perform basic assessment on member to determine how status of disease control

- Explain the different Asthma/COPD medications such as bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteriods, antihistamines...etc.

November 2009 - Present Lung Diagnostics Albany, GA

Polysomnography Tech

- Perform sleep tests on patients to determine if they have sleep apnea by collecting data using PSGs which include EEGs, EOGs, EMGs, and EKGs

- Monitors air flow respiratory effort and oxygen saturation

- Apply positive airway pressure to patients in an attempt to correct apnea

- Review patient medical history and document their sleep issues

June 2007 - Present Palmyra Medical Centers Albany, GA

Certified Respiratory Therapist

- Administer breathing treatments to patients with lung disorders.

- Assist doctors with bronchial washings, intubations, and extubations on mechanically ventilated patients.

- Manage patients on mechanical ventilation in ER and CCU.

- Perform routine ABGs, EKGs, CPT, bedside PFTs, Bipap and Cpap setups, oxygen checks, incentive spirometry, arterial line sampling, and lung expansion therapy.

- Educate patients and family members on the use of nebulizers/spacers, and the importance of being compliant with doctor's orders.

July 2005-October 2006 Phoebe Putney Hospital Albany, GA

Registrar, Insurance Verification Rep, Medical Center Rep.

- Maintain patient/hospital confidentiality at all times.

- Interview the patient to obtain the required information for identification and clinical follow-up.

- Collect the required insurance, co-payment/deductible from the patient and insurance company when applicable.

- Notate all patient accounts with information on coverage, pre-certification, or other information to prevent insurance denials.

- Scans all required documents into the hospital imaging system as part of the electronic medical record for future access and review.

- Manage patient flow to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and all information is available for treatment.

Feb. 2002- July 2005 Sam’s Wholesale Club Albany, Ga

Cashier, Member Service Rep., Accounting Office Rep., Jewelry Associate

-Process member purchases by scanning merchandise quickly and accurately, and verifies proper identification.

- Answers the telephone, directs calls to the appropriate area, and answers routine questions regarding products and services provided by the club. - Prepares daily deposits, which includes encoding checks, weighing and keying currency into the computer, and counting/ reconciling transactions into the computer.

- Obtains and demonstrates knowledge and value of watches, gemstones, gold chains, and earrings.

Sept. 1999- Feb. 2002 Hardee’s Albany, Ga

Cashier

- Take customer food orders by keying data into the cash register and prepare customer food and drinks.

- Follow OSHA guidelines while preparing food.

Certifications

& Awards Certified in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.

Volunteer Volunteer at the CMN fundraiser held by Phoebe Putney Hospital and

Experiences participate in functions such as Blow the Whistle for Asthma, Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis, and Breast Cancer Marathon.

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