Registered Respiratory Therapist, RCP

Stephani L. Seltser, RCP, RRT

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PROFILE

Respiratory Therapist focused on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Externship experience in critical care unit, emergency, and floor therapy. Proven ability to build rapport with patients, family members, physicians and medical professionals on multidisciplinary teams. Calm and professional during crisis situations. Strong computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical record healthcare systems including Cerner and Centricity, among others. Ventilator setup/maintenance experience with Bennett 760, Bennett 860 Servi I, and Galileo.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA 2008 - Present

Mental Health Aide

Provide one to one patient care at the County Mental Health facility, ensuring the patients, employees and visitors are in a safe environment at all times.

Assist patients with their personal care, provide thorough assessments of their behavior, and take and record daily vital signs. Input patient data into Cerner.

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS, Encinitas, CA Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

Respiratory Therapist - Externship

Worked with Preceptors to perform assessments of respiratory and cardiovascular status for adult and geriatric patients in the ICU and IMU.

Medical care includes O2 therapy; ventilator management; ABG (arterial blood gas) analysis and interpretation (and obtaining the blood).

Provided complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment, such as caring for patients on life support in intensive-care units of hospitals.

Developed extensive knowledge and experience in Ventilator Setup/Maintenance, Medical Terminology, Patient Assessment, Patient Relations, Weaning Communication, Aerosol Treatments, Suctioning/CPT, Oxygen Therapy, Intubation/Extubation, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling/Analysis, Patient Charting in Centricity, and Basic Floor Therapy.

PALOMAR/POMERADO MEDICAL CENTER, Escondido, CA Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

Respiratory Therapist - Externship

Performed assessments and care of respiratory and cardiovascular adult and geriatrics patients in ICU, TICU, and IMU under the guidance of a Respiratory Therapist. Patient care included O2 therapy; ventilator management; ABG analysis and interpretation. Utilized Cerner for documenting patient records.

RADY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, San Diego, CA Mar 2011 - May 2011

Respiratory Therapist - Externship

Worked with Preceptors to provide assessments of respiratory and cardiovascular status for pediatrics and neo-natal patients and treatment including O2 therapy; ventilator management; ABG (arterial blood gas) analysis and interpretation (and obtaining the blood). Assisted in the ER, NICU, PICU and IMU. Utilized Cerner for patient records.

TELECARE CORP., San Diego, CA 2007 - 2008

Personal Service Coordinator II

Provided direct client support, screening, crisis intervention and case management services to assigned clients ensuring prompt follow through and detailed documentation of records.

Assisted in the development of Service Plans, and provided education and support to customers and their families.

Made appropriate referrals for living environments, therapy, psychiatrist visits, case management and other services.

Maintained complete and accurate confidential records on interventions and client behavior.

WALDEN BEHAVIORAL CARE, Waltham, MA 2004 - 2006

Mental Health Technician

Provided in-patient care for a hospital with a whole health approach to psychiatric disorders.

SKILLS

Arterial Blood Gases Punctures

Secretion removal

Endotracheal suction

Incentive Spirometry

Nebulizer breathing treatments

Auscultation

Patient assessment

Ventilators (Servo, Espirit, Bennett)

Intubation assistance

PFT knowledge

Bronchoscopy assistance

Pulse Oximetry

Endotracheal intubation/extubation assistance

Chest percussion

Tracheostomy detail

Weaning protocols

Aerosol and humidity therapies

Oxygen delivery

CPR

MDI administration

DPI administration

IPPB

Performed EKG

CPAP/BIPAP setup and monitor

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

California Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner # 32483 (RCP)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS - CPR/AED, Pro-ACT

EDUCATION

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Chula Vista, CA

AS, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Science, 2012

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA

BS, Developmental Psychology, 2005

AFFILIATIONS

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

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