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Associate of Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist Coordinator for CPAP/BIPAP Therapy for the treatment of Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea for the Southern Oregon region. Responsibilities included: patient evaluation, CPAP/BIPAP set up and instruction, treatment effectiveness evaluation and patient support to insure patient compliance and successful outcome.
- Developed and organized patient scheduling process for maximum productivity.
- Improved patient billing compliance from under 70% to over 90%, increasing revenue.
- Assisted central sleep center (PEAK SLEEP) with all patient problems.
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Respiratory Care
Interdisciplinary Studies
Patient Safety Leadership
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to design care plan for hospitalized patients
- Provided various modes of respiratory care to adult and geriatric populations within as ordered by physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant
- Night shift supervisor, ensured adequate staffing and equipment levels
- Assisted in designing and implementing strategies that improve ICU readmission rates as well as decreasing the occurrences of self-extubations
- Data extraction used for quality improvement and assurance tracking
- Trained, coached, and mentored new hires to ensure compliance with organizations policies and procedures
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Certificate
Molecular
Acls
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Provided respiratory care services to 2000+ patient base, including oxygen setups/titrations and PAP setups as directed by doctor's orders
- Improved PAP compliance rates with PAP interface assessments and refits as necessary.
- Provided titration/PAP reports and results to sales reps for proof of Medicare-directed compliance
- Conducted inservices in conjunction with sales reps at medical offices regarding equipment and services offered by company.
- Performed competency testing for new drivers and clinicians.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist; Clinical Asthma/copd Educator
Initiated, helped implement and manage current COPD Education Study through Washington University as COPD Coordinator and Clinical Asthma Educator IRB registered
- Created MDI dosing pamphlet for staff and physicians at BJH.
- Assisted Asthma Educator Supervisor in development of new Asthma Protocol and in the revision process of our Asthma Teaching Tools and pharmaceutical placebos used.
- Created Asthma Action Plan handout for patients and developed a policy for new teaching device utilized in an Asthma Education Rapid Improvement Event pilot.
- Organized and implemented a one week Asthma Education Health Fair for World Asthma Day in the lobby of Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis MO.
- BLS Instructor certified
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Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Administered respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician.
- Performed patient assessments to determine cardiopulmonary status, implemented the appropriate patient care protocols, and maintained and improved cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status
- Initiated and maintained emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.
- Provided education and training to new therapists.
- Developed procedures for revising respiratory procedural manuals.
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Associate of Applied Science
Business Studies
Health Administration
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Provided, prepared, and operated emergency equipment related to respiratory care.
- Taught patients and their families appropriate disease management techniques for their illness.
- Contributed as part of a team of healthcare professionals to achieve appropriate patient care.
- Communicated test results to other appropriate healthcare workers.
- Assessed, instructed, motivated, and implemented a treatment strategy.
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Urban Planning
Leadership Development
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Provide respiratory therapy for acutely and chronically ill patients in fast-paced ER and ICU environments.
- Facilitated planning and operation of a Respiratory Care Department in both military and civilian sectors.
- Coordinated department activities in collaboration with various arms of healthcare facility.
- Led staff development and training initiatives by conducting sessions and assigning instructors as needed.
- Advised staff on supply economic and fiscal procedures.
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Associate of Applied Science
Liberal Studies
Registered Respiratory Therapist/diagnostic Therapist
Performed varied tasks of patient care, including ABG draw, analysis and interpretation, ventilator care and O2 and nebulizer therapy
- Diagnostic Technician - Performed pulmonary function testing and methacholine challenges. Assists pulmonary physicians in bronchoscopies
- Maintained the Pulmonary Function Lab and Bronchoscopy Suite, including but not limited to equipment and troubleshooting, logs and record keeping, ordering supplies and educating the staff.
- Developed educational models for in-servicing staff and educating the community on asthma, smoking and other related topics
- Monitored and educated patients in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program
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Master of Arts
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pediatrics/ NICU/Adult MICU/ER
- Assembled aerosol tents
- Obtained and analyzed Arterial Blood Gases
- Maintained and monitored mechanical ventilators and noninvasive equipment (Drager E4, EXL, iVent, Babylog, Vision, etc.)
- Provided respiratory treatments
- Conducted trauma intubations
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High School Diploma
Associate of Applied Science
Project Management
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Worked in acute care, critical care, and emergency room settings, specialized in adult cardiac surgery patients.
- Operated and managed PB 840 & Avea ventilators utilizing established protocols to manage patient ventilators.
- Frequent use of various ventilator modalities including A/C, SIMV, BiLevel & APRV
- Basic care of artificial airway including suctioning, taping, cuff pressure monitoring & positioning.
- Drew arterial blood gas samples and adjusted patient treatments and device applications accordingly.
- Performed trach care including suctioning, and cleaning.
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Respiratory Therapy Program
Health Care Management
Business Administration
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Collected and analyzed performance improvement data
- Performed Respiratory Therapist duties in ICU, CCU, SCN
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and appropriate disease management techniques
- Coordinated and executed departmental projects
- Instructed new team members regarding principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures and evaluated their competence
- Assisted with bronchoscopies
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Certified Respiratory Care Technician
Associate of Arts
Respiratoy Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist/shift Leader
Worked independently as shift leader in Adult ICU, NICU, ED, and hospital wards. Participated in Rapid Response/Code Teams.
- Initiated/managed complex respiratory care therapies including mechanical ventilation, NIV, aerosol therapy, CPT/PPD, and oxygen therapy.
- Managed artificial airways, pulmonary disease, troubleshot and calibrated complex medical equipment and performed diagnostic testing such as: ABG, ETCO2, and recruitment maneuvers.
- Attended and assisted with intubations, bedside fiber optic bronchoscopies, delivery and stabilization of high risk neonates.
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Associate of Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Delivered the therapies deemed appropriate to provide effective and efficient patient care
- Provided the respiratory therapy skills necessary, such as bronchodilator and oxygen
- Recommended options for treatment
- Interpreted and carried out specific therapy recommended by medical providers
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Respiratory Care
Health Professions
Educational Psychology
Registered Respiratory Therapist and Supervisor
Performed Respiratory Protocol Assessments and provided Respiratory Services to patients.
- Examined respiratory patients for M.D.'s and recommended customized respiratory care based on patient history, labs, x-rays and physical assessments.
- Handled Neonatal ICU and Neonatal Transport.
- Served as an ICU Therapist and Cardiac ICU Therapist.
- Selected as the Day Shift Supervisor.
- Transferred to St. David's North Austin Hospital for last two years of employment.
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Applied Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist responsible for patients on patient floors, ICU, emergency and out -patient surgery.
- Performed tasks such as breathing treatments using nebulizers, MDI's, BIPAP therapy, CPAP therapy, oxygen administration, and patient assessment and protocols.
- Performed EKG's on patients in the hospital as well as out- patient.
- Assisted in intubations in emergency room, ventilator set up and calibration, and participated in Rapid Response and Code Blue teams.
- Performed RT techniques such as nasotracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, ABGs, working with the GEM and I-STAT machines, communicating results to the doctor and also VBGs.
- Performed initial CPAP and BIPAP set up with patients new to this therapy, helped with the adjustment of proper mask fitting, and the cleaning and sterilization and care of equipment.
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Certificate
Respiratory Therapy
Business Management And Marketing
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Implemented total patient care through a team nursing/therapist process
- Acted as patient/family advocate, assessed patient clinical status and informed physicians of changes
- Assisted with intubations, performed extubations and implemented and managed life support systems
- Served as a Preceptor to respiratory therapy students and new staff
- Followed all respiratory protocols and recommended treatment changes to physicians bases on clinical assessments
- Coordinated services, treatments and consultations using the Meditech computer system
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Occupational Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Administered all general respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, pulmonary secretion clearance methods, and lung inflation maneuvers.
- Performed sterile oral and nasal suctioning.
- Assisted/ worked in Critical Care, ER/Trauma and floors.
- Assisted in many intubations.
- Worked with Hamilton ventilators, Hamilton BiPAP and Hamilton T1 transport ventilator.
- Obtained and analyzed Arterial Blood Gasses and Cord Blood Gases.
- Set up and monitored High Flow Nasal Cannula on infants.
- Performed CPR and provided ventilation by bag mask to adults, infants and neonates.
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Applied Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Responsible for demanding work load for adult population. Utilized skills in Cardiac ICU, Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, surgical and medical intermediate units, including the Respiratory Intermediate Unit, where long-term vent patients were sent for further ventilator weaning, as well as general floors.
- Highly determined to be a patient advocate therefore utilized the hospitals Respiratory Care Protocols in order to provide the best therapy option for the patient.
- Skills utilized on a regular basis depending on my assignment: Administered nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, completed arterial sticks, A-line draws, ABG interpretation, Ventilator management including weaning, NIV therapy, responsible for safety of pt while transporting vent patient to and from scans/procedures, tracheostomy care including trach education for patient and their families, suctioning of intubated and tracheostomy patients, assisted in ambulating ventilator patients, assisted Speech Therapist in PMV trials for ventilator patients, changed/downsized tracheostomy tubes. Intubations and extubations, assisted/taught residents during intubation.
- Initiated and maintained the Oscillator and INO
- Often responsible for responding to Rapid Response and Code Blue calls and taking appropriate intervention for the situation until MD's arrived.
- Participated in rounds with MD's including communicating with the Primary Team for appropriate orders.
- Was Preceptor for new hire employees as well as RT students.
- Participated in the departments action team to achieve 90 day goals.
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Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist (540)
Provided team-oriented support in a fast-paced hospital environment assisting hospital staff and attending physicians with a calm and professional demeanor while assisting in routine and critical care modality.
- Actively participated in physician rounds, updated patient orders, and electronic records with up-to-date data; performed patient assessments and evaluations to determine treatment options.
- Maintained patients on ventilators; knowledgeable of weaning protocol.
- Conducted patient education in various areas including: trach collar and ventilator home safety instruction; airway clearance and proper medication delivery; home oxygen assessments with pulse dose conserver device; apnea monitoring and training; basic CPR instructions; Bipap education; patient compliance and follow-up per Medicare guidelines.
- Provided support in high-risk deliveries, assessment of newborns, intubation and ventilation as required.
- Setup and trained parents/caregivers in newborn home apnea monitoring and basic CPR instruction; trach and home safety prior to patient discharge from hospital.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Operated equipment such as: ventilators, Bipap, Cpap I-STAT System, Pyxis
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted chemistry panels: including ABG, electrolytes, lactate, coagulation, and hematology.
- Performed: intubations, EKG, arterial line, apnea monitoring
- Code, rapid response team, NICU/OB, ER, computerized charting and order writing
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Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN
Cared for patients with various pulmonary problems, including Acute/ Chronic pulmonary diseases, pulmonary infarctions and acute lung injury.
- Conducted physical assessments, including lung function, oxygen saturation, auscullation of breath sounds, chest inspection, palpation, percussion, and breathing patterns.
- Provided therapeutic treatments/interventions for patients such as oxygen/aerosol therapy, hand held ne- bulizers, insentive spirometrey, ABG analysis, Cpap, Bi-pap, invasive ventilation, and intubations
- Educated patients and family members on proper adjunctive support including preventative care, medicine administration, smoking cessation. Instructed on the use of devises to help with deep breathing and mucus clearance.
- Collaborated with Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, to plan and implement treatment of patients.
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Respiratory Care
Business Administration
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Participant in piloting and implementation of paperless charting and medication scanning software system.
- Worked as part of RT team achieving 120% productivity levels
- Part of RT team reducing ventilator associated pneumonia occurrences by over 62% between 2008 and 2009
- Part of team implementing end tidal CO2 monitoring software in Servo-I ventilators at FSRMC
- Member of MS-ICU, N-ICU, CV-ICU, IMC critical care respiratory therapy team
- Member of Rapid Response Team, and Code Blue response team
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Respiratory Theraphy
Biology / Medical Technology
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
- Determined requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
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Respiratory Therapy
Certified Nurse Assistant
College Pre-requisites
Registered Respiratory Therapist
My current position is similar to the Heart hospital only in a much larger hospital with a more diverse population of patients and ages. We had multiple Adult/Peds traumas, MVAs, ODs, seizures and basic respiratory distress patents through the largest ER in Colorado springs.
- Assisted in high risk births to stabilize, initiate CPAP/CODE or intubate new borns prior to there transport to NICU.
- We worked with the physicians to control and adjust the ventilators as well as determining the correct line of care.
- Provided respiratory care and assessment to all patient ages, in all critical care areas as ordered by physicians, or respiratory protocols.
- Placed/replaced A-lines in the ICU and assisted in all codes/met team calls throughout the hospital.
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Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist Iv
- Functioned independently on 17 bed satellite unit where rapid decisions were routinely required to assess patient status or resolve equipment issues.
- Part of emergency response team, provided artificial respiration, and assisted in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Reviewed patient information to assess patient condition, read prescriptions, delivered medications/therapies as ordered, monitored for any adverse reactions then billed through the Meditech computer system.
- Worked as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care with regards to daily ventilator weaning and airway management such as tracheostomy tube changes and/or capping.
- Setup, operated, inspected, tested and maintained respiratory therapy equipment such as mechanical ventilators, aerosol circuits and cpap/bipap machines to ensure equipment was functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications/ respiratory equipment.
- Routinely conducted/interpreted tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and ABGs.
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Respiratory Therapy Licensed
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Serve as a critical care specialist in ICU and act as a member on the code blue team.
- Perform and analyze ABG's.
- Monitor patients on life support units and monitor respiratory care equipment to ensure proper function and use.
- Educate patient and families on respiratory procedures.
- Administer O2, aerosol therapy and pressure breathing treatments as ordered.
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage and provide high quality patient care.
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Respiratory Therapy
Liberal Arts
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under supervision of physician in a fast paced critical care setting.
- Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
- Administers aerosol medications and treatments to patients for inhalation via metaneb and positions patients to assist in breathing and coughing techniques.
- Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications that may be needed, which will be compatible with physician's orders.
- Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators to support respiration and maintain patient's oxygen supply.
- Prepared for and assisted with procedures in areas other than the bronchoscope suite which requires extensive knowledge of different operating systems.
- Patient transport to Cardiac cathlab. Intubation assist, emergency brochoscopy assist. Administration of Flolan inhalation therapy via mechanical ventilation.
- Ekg technition, Management and initial set up of HFO 3100B, Purritan Bennet 840, Avela, Avia, and Achieva.
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Respiratory Therapy
Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Icu/floors
Provided respiratory care for adult patients in a 800-bed hospital with services including 5 major ICUs.
- Provided a broad range of general respiratory care services such as breathing treatments, pulmonary function tests, ABGs, vital signs, assisting with bronchoscopy, management of mechanical ventilation, sputum induction, tracheostomy care/suctioning, chest physiotherapy, and use of non-invasive CPAP/Bipap machines.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Direct care of patients and basic assessment skills.
- Medical terminology and medication administration skills.
- Charting and documentation of patient care.
- Remain calm and professional during times of critical need.
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Sciences
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Performed chest physical therapy treatments, which involved percussion, postural drainage (IPV, IPPB, Flutter Valve).
- Performed airway management including trach tube changes.
- Passy - Muir Valve monitoring, and decannulation.
- Set up, operated and monitored ventilators.
- Initiated therapist driven protocols and provided training support for students and less experienced staff.
- Management of Home CPAP systems.
- Patient and family home education.
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Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Completed routine patient care tasks and drug administration in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
- Individualized care to meet identified patient/family clinical, educational, psychosocial and cultural needs.
- Ensured that physicians are within appropriate compliance standards and that best practices are adhered to at all times.
- Provided emergency or critical respiratory care
- Administered oxygen and aerosols containing prescribed medications utilizing a variety of standard respiratory equipment
- Set up and monitor the operation of compressors, nebulizers, non-rebreathing masks and co-oximeters
- Review chest x-ray to determine the effective of being administered
- Perform chest physical therapy to facilitate the movement of secretions
- Calibrate equipment such as oxygen regulators and blood gas analyzers
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Expertise in all aspects of respiratory care including patient assessment & evaluation, CPR, and trach care.
- Ventilator management including intubation assist, suctioning, weaning, extubation & transport of critical vented patients to other facilities.
- Set up & assisted bronchoscopies & performed induced sputums.
- Administration of respiratory medications via nebulizer, metered dose inhaler, discus, & IPPB.
- Performed chest physiotherapy, postural drainage & vibration.
- Instructed & taught patients incentive spirometry, flutter, cough techniques, pursed lip
- Performed PFTs, EEGs, EKGs, and ABGs
- Attended patient rounds & provided input critical to patient care & eventual discharge
- Scope of practice includes adults, children and infants.
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Applied Science
Science
Community Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Function independently and as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care in a trauma 1 hospital with 1,252 beds.
- Trained and responsible to work in the seven ICUs at [company name] to manage patient mechanical ventilators and treatments.
- Manage patients with respiratory diseases (i.e. Asthma, Emphysema, Cystic Fibrosis, COPD, Lung Cancer, Chronic Bronchitis etc.) and some experience in the neonatal, setting up SiPaps and high flow oxygenation.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur.
- Obtain arterial blood gases, administer breathing treatments, assist physicians during intubation and bedside bronchoscope procedures, recommend and make ventilator adjustments, and perform weaning procedure.
- Precept nurses and respiratory students in the seven ICUs on the ventilator and breathing treatments.
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Respiratory Therapy
Natural Science
Biology
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Provide respiratory care to the adult population in the ICU and the regular floors.
- Assist the physician with bedside bronchoscopes.
- Perform EKGs.
- Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitations.
- Initiate and maintain invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
- Proficient with general office equipment and programs including McKesson Charting system and Pyxis for medication
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Applied Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Taking care of all respiratory needs throughout the hospital and responding to emergent needs.
- Following hospital procedures and lab policies to report to doctors and other health care providers.
- Working on a team as one of the most experienced therapist to help solve day to day problems.
- Relief charge
- Observing HIPPA and other regulations by Joint Commission.
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Certificate
Associate of Science
Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Draw and analyze ABG's on neonates and adults.
- Regularly covered Charge RT duties on PM shift. This included managing a team of up to 9 RT's and assigning workloads for the shift.
- Managed ventilators for Neonatal ICU and Adult ICU.
- Covered all areas of respiratory medicine on all floors, ER, and NICU, including routine treatments, assessments, and any indicated therapy.
- Assisted with Bronchoscopies in the ER and ICU on routine and emergent cases.
- Was an active employee, attending monthly department meetings, and dedicated to helping any co-worker that may need it during the shift.
- Currently have a strong foundation and working knowledge of: Bipap Vision, Autoset/CPAP, VPAP, PB 840, LTV 1000, Oscillator 3100 A & B, INO, IPPB, CPT, HHN, O2 Therapy, VIP Gold and Sterling, Arabella NCPAP, and many other therapy modalities.
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Healthcare Management
Electrical Engineering
Ee
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Institute all modes of Respiratory Care from floor therapy to critical care
- Developed and help institute Therapist Driven Protocols
- Co-chaired the committee for the development and implementation of Therapist Driven Protocols
- Participated in Patient Focused Care Module
- Maintain and calibrated the Servo 900's
- Made assignments for individual therapists
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Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Responsibilities include in the assessment, treatment, monitoring and management of patient with cardiopulmonary problems.
- Work along with physician and specialist to develop and modify individualize therapeutic plan that best suits each patient.
- Determine requirement for respiratory medication such as method and treatment type.
- Monitor patient response to therapy.
- Perform pulmonary functions test to obtain maximum results.
- Develop respiratory protocols; make recommendation to administration regarding service. Interface with management regarding standard of care
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Respiratory Therapy
Healthcare Administration
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Assess patient cardio-respiratory status via inspection, auscultation, laboratory values and X-rays.
- Administer IPPB; PD&P; aerosol therapy; pulse oximetry; peak flows; oxygen; humidification therapy; and other airway clearance devices to help patients breath better.
- Record arterial blood gases and evaluate results to make appropriate changes on ventilator and noninvasive therapy.
- Monitor ventilator volume and pressure, and inspired gas temperature and oxygen concentrations.
- Perform High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation management, calibrating, evaluating and troubleshooting as needed.
- Conduct nitric oxide therapy on patients with pulmonary hypertension.
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year at this job
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Perform modalities of Respiratory care in the hospital, duties include: Critical care, Emergency care, EKG's, ABG's, aerosol therapy, Holter monitoring, IPPB, CPT, and transporting patients.
- Conduct PFT's, Bedside Spirometry, Exercise Treadmills, Evaluation and Treatment therapy
- Setup and maintenance of Vents, BIPAP's, and CPAP's
- Proficient with various types of Ventilators, BIPAPS, and CPAPs
- Assist during conscious sedations and intubations
- A member of the code team and rapid response team
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Applied Sciences
Arts
Applied Sciences And Technologies
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Earned Master Clinician Status
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Respiratory Therapy
Health Care Administration
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory lead for 8 years
- Works independently in: Emergency Department/Level 3 Trauma Center, Level 2 Nursery, Adult Intensive Care Unit & Adult General Floor Therapy
- Efficient in patient assessment and Respiratory driven Protocols
- Certified in ACLS, PALS & STABLE.
- Involved in the Unit Based Council
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Associate of Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Performed general floor therapy, including HHN, EZPAP, MDI, CPT, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, BIPAP and CPAP therapy, set up, maintenance and troubleshooting Worked in ER, ICU, SICU, MICU, NICU and PICU performing ventilator management and troubleshooting
- Present at several high risk deliveries and C-sections to provide oxygen, airway management and intubations as needed
- On call for transport of high risk neonates in the region
- Collecting and analyzing arterial blood gases
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication with the physicians and staff
- Provided patient education for disease management according to the patient's need
- Provided clinical education and training for respiratory and nursing students
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Cardio-respiratory Care
Master of Arts
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current Surgical/Trauma/Burn ICU and Neuro ICU Team Member
- Assess patients various disease processes including but not limited to: Asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, than treat based on protocol for acute or stable exacerbation.
- Skilled in the use of equipment such as: PB 840 ventilator, LTV ventilator, Vision BiPAP, V-60 BiPAP, SiPAP, High Humidity High Flow Nasal Cannula, High Humidity Trach Collar, Cough Assist, IPPB, Vest Therapy.
- Proficient in the management of different ventilator modes based on ABGs, including AC/VC+ and BiLEVEL.
- Administer breathing treatments nebulizers/MDI, setup flolan, and Nitric.
- Preform Bedside Spirometry, ABGs, 6-minute walking oxygen assessment
- Work with Nursing staff and Physicians to coordinate and improve patient care.
- Respond to Codes and ACTs.
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Technology/business Administration
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Assistance in the caring of patients with various respiratory diseases such as COPD, asthma, tuberculosis, respiratory failure.
- Explain diagnosis and procedures to patients to dispel any fear or confusion they may have.
- Keep track of the oxygen levels in the patient's blood via ABG and adjust treatment accordingly.
- Management of pulmonary secretions and keeping tracheotomy sites clean. Educating the patient and family about caring for themselves in a home setting.
- ACLS/PALS/BLS certified.
- Monitor patients and evaluate symptoms and difficulties.
- Designed treatment plan for the patient under physician's supervision.
- Provided routine checks and treatments such as oxygen mixtures and chest physiotherapy on patients.
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Science
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Performed duties in ER, Adult ICU, Cardiac ICU, and Pediatrics
- Proficient at using different types of respiratory equipment including but not limited to: PB 840, Vision Bipap, Transport Ventilators, Chest Percussion Vests, Vapo Therm high flow oxygen delivery, and EZ-Pap
- Proficient in delivery of aerosolized medication, mdi, spacers, and all other medicine adapters
- Able to update workloads and assign workloads
- Communicate with staff, family, and patients as to plan of care
- Educate patients and family
- Followed Hospital protocols, policies, and procedures
- Write per protocol orders and recommend therapies
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High School Diploma
Technology
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Management of ventilators, bipap, oscillators and other airway support equipment
- Administering respiratory treatments to patients based on physician orders
- Participating in intensivist bedside rounds and making recommendations for care based on patient assessment
- Responding as part of the rapid response team to acute changes in patients throughout the hospital and treating accordingly
- Obtaining and resulting ABG's; reporting findings to healthcare team
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Associate of Science
Associate of Arts
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Manage mechanical ventilators, oxygen titration and assist physicians in direct patient care.
- Administer aerosolized therapy, chest physiotherapy, and a variety of other therapies ordered by physicians.
- Draw arterial blood gases via arterial puncture per physician orders.
- Manage individual assignments per supervisor as well as collaborate with other therapists to provide excellent patient care.
- Worked in various intensive care settings as well as general care areas while maintaining a professional relationship with physicians, nurses, occupational therapist, and physical therapists.
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