EDUCATION
Occupational Associates in Respiratory Therapy, Pima Medical Institute, Mesa AZ 2009 - 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Banner Desert & Cardon Children’s Medical Center 2014 - Present
Responsible for the provision of the highest level of patient care to include:
Performing initial and protocol assessments to effectively determine a plan of care for patients of all ages. Responding to code and rapid response situations to include adult and pediatric traumas, in the emergency department as well as general floors. Recommend, apply and manage BiPAP, CPAP and Hi-Flow oxygen devices. Perform CPT, patient education, initiation of airway clearance, lung expansion and peak flow therapies. Deliver aerosolized and metered dosed medications per order and protocol. Obtain and analyze arterial, venous and capillary blood gas samples. Perform 12 lead EKG’s. Support colleagues, supervisors and other members of the staff as needed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Promise Hospital of Phoenix 2013 - 2014
Responsible for the provision of the highest level of patient care to include:
Evaluated and treated individuals in a long-term care setting. Responded to code and rapid response situations in the intensive care unit and general floors. Recommended, applied and managed mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, Hi-Flow oxygen devices, and delivered aerosolized and metered dosed medications per order. Performed trach care and replacement per protocol and as needed. Intubated critical patients as needed, under the direct consultation of the on call Physician. Obtained and analyzed arterial blood gas samples. Performed 12 lead EKG’s. Supported colleagues, supervisors and other members of the staff as needed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Banner Staffing Services 2011 - 2014
Responsible for the provision of the highest level of patient care to include:
Performed all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed practitioners in accordance with department and/or hospital policies and procedures. Collaborated with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for changes in therapy and the identification/resolution of problems. Documentation of therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner. Managed mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians, licensed practitioners and colleagues, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, enhance patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Payson Regional Medical Center 2012 - 2013
Responsible for the pro...
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