Respiratory Therapist Skills

• Ensured patient care by determining requirements for treatment of patients and operated mechanical and therapeutic devices following specified parameters of treatment.
• Collaborated effectively with physicians and other interdisciplinary staff to evaluate and modify services and promote effective patient care outcomes.
• Provide pulmonary assessments and recommendations to physicians to assist in developing and/or modifying individual patient care plans.
• Mentored local respiratory students through clinical rotations encouraging good patient care skills and optimal respiratory care.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcome.
• Collaborated with nurses and physicians in developing patient care plans, provided assessment and diagnostic evaluations.
• Conducted patient assessments and interpreted clinical data necessary for the delivery of quality patient care.
• Provide direct patient care for acute care patients including directly assisting physicians with specialized procedures.
• Provided a safe environment and promoted quality patient care by adhering to established standards.
• Performed ventilator checks, respiratory treatments and communicate with other departments on patient care.
• Utilized specialized equipment and related computer systems in the management of patient care.
• Practice proper documentation when administering patient care and when performing department record maintenance.
• Delivered innovative patient care by developing and implementing therapist directed respiratory protocols.
• Co-facilitated ventilator weaning through collaboration and communication with the patient care team.
• Develop, implement and coordinate individualized patient care plan based on diagnosis.
• Participated in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care.
• Participated in several pilot programs geared towards improving home patient care.
• Perform other pertinent respiratory therapy and patient care duties as required.
• Monitor and document patient care provided in electronic medical record.
• Coordinate patient care services and education originating in a location.

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• Assumed primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, ventilator management, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Utilized in-depth knowledge of respiratory care practice, including respiratory assessment and ventilator management, diverse clinical skills and patient-driven protocols.
• Evaluated, Treated and cared for patients with respiratory disorders, carrying out therapeutic treatments, ventilator managements and diagnostic procedures.
• Frequent guest lecturer at Outreach Education Seminars covering such topics as: ventilator management, pharmacology, and patient stabilization.
• Performed invasive/non-invasive ventilator management, treatment medication preparation, and administration to sub-acute, rehabilitative, and chronic patients.
• Provide respiratory care to patients in the intensive care units by developing respiratory care paths and performing ventilator management.
• Performed various respiratory therapies in the hospital setting including critical care, emergency medicine, and ventilator management.
• Performed patient assessments, ventilator management, and patient weaning per facility protocol and doctors orders.
• Preform all aspects of respiratory care including ventilator management, arterial blood gas drawing and analysis.
• Performed ventilator management, non-invasive ventilator management, airway clearance, large and small aerosol therapy.
• Assembled respiratory equipment and provided chest physical therapy and ventilator management to respiratory compromised patients.
• Provided breathing treatments, ventilator management and weaning intervention in emergency and critical care settings.
• Provide ventilator management and participate in therapist driven protocols for weaning of patients from ventilators.
• Delivered patient care for neonates, and geriatric patients via ventilator management and medication delivery.
• Implemented ventilator management and additional respiratory care treatments in multiple areas throughout the hospital.
• Provided acute ventilator management of postoperative cardiac surgery patients to pediatric/neonatal and adult patients.
• Educated nurses and respiratory therapy students regarding mechanical ventilator management and other related fields.
• Worked closely with physicians to facilitate ventilator management and the utilization of weaning protocols.
• Initiate ventilator protocols; implement and coordinate ventilator management of post-operative patients in IRR.
• Transport patients to various appointments to ensure proper respiratory care ventilator management, suctioning.

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• Assemble, maintain, cleaned and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment ensuring safety for patient use; identified and removed malfunctioning equipment.
• Inspect, clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Set up, operate and inspect mechanical ventilators and other respiratory therapy equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Checked the operation of respiratory therapy equipment on units and made necessary adjustments.
• Process all respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning, sterilizing and packaging as required.
• Selected Contributions: * Presented in-service training on respiratory therapy equipment.
• Inspected and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure optimal functioning.
• Maintained and utilized all types of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Process respiratory therapy equipment, cleaning as needed.
• Verify proper operating function of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Trained patients on in-home respiratory therapy equipment.
• Maintained and operated respiratory therapy equipment.
• Perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is working properly and safely.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning safety guidelines.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure functioning safely and efficiently.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment; ordering repairs when necessary.
• Clean, disinfect, assemble, and test various types of respiratory therapy equipment.
• Initiate, maintain, and discontinue basic and intensive respiratory therapy equipment and techniques.
• Trained patients in the use of all respiratory therapy equipment including CPAP/BIPAP machines.

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• Provide full respiratory assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and care for patients on mechanical ventilation, and/or oxygen therapy.
• Set up oxygen therapy and maintained ventilator equipment and other equipment for the maintenance of patients with oxygenation/ventilation disorders.
• Provided therapeutic interventions with oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management, and invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Educate, diagnose and treat patients suffering from pulmonary and cardiac disease using oxygen therapy and administering respiratory medications.
• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, humidification therapy, and suction therapy.
• Provide respiratory therapy to patients through patient assessment, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management.
• General respiratory therapy services include oxygen therapy, medicated aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and patient/family education.
• Administer respiratory medications as well as oxygen therapy based on specific needs and requirements of the patient.
• Maintained and educated patients in use of their oxygen therapy, medication therapy, and mechanical ventilators.
• Provided and operated various types of respiratory care equipment including oxygen therapy, nasal CPAP and ventilation.
• Performed routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy in assigned areas on patients.
• Administered aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy; coordinated suctioning and tracheotomy care.
• Provided home care for patients aged newborn through geriatric adult under respiratory care and/or oxygen therapy.
• Provided physician ordered aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, chest physiotherapy, and diagnostic tests.
• Monitored ventilator parameters of patients and the oxygen therapy protocols at the appropriate intervals.
• Perform respiratory care such as oxygen therapy, breathing treatments and pulmonary drainage procedures.
• Managed ventilators, Performed oxygen therapy, Responded to codes, and Administered respiratory medication
• Conduct oxygen therapy using various oxygen devices and patient appropriate therapist driven protocols.
• Administer oxygen therapy and respiratory treatments for patients with seasonal viruses and bacteria.
• Utilize and manage mechanical ventilators, high flow oxygen therapy and Bi-Level ventilation.

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• Performed duties of a Respiratory Therapist including airway management, ventilator management, emergency room duties and overall patient care.
• Provided respiratory therapy services to patients in Pulmonary Rehab, Intensive Care, and Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical units.
• Worked in stressful situations while assisting emergency room physicians and nurses and administered rescue procedures when required.
• Specialized in respiratory therapy working with critical patients in Intensive Care Units and emergency rooms.
• Work in emergency room administering respiratory treatments to patients in need of emergency care.
• Performed respiratory care for patients on Medical/Telemetry, Psychiatric Units and Emergency Room.
• Assist care with pediatric patients with respiratory insufficiency in emergency room setting.
• Provided care to Cardiac/Surgical/Medical floors/Critical Care/Pediatric/ Emergency Room and Neonatal units.
• Provided advanced respiratory therapy in Intensive Care Units and Emergency Room.
• Performed laboratory and patient registration duties in the emergency room.
• Responded to respiratory related complications in the emergency room.
• Provide Respiratory Services to Emergency Room and outpatients.
• Provided acute respiratory care in emergency room setting.
• Provide respiratory care to patients on medical, telemetry psychiatric floors as well as the emergency room and intensive care unit.
• Administered ventilator care in the emergency room, intensive care, coronary care, step down units, and adult/pediatric wards.
• Work in the emergency room, intensive care unit, cardiovascular intensive care unit, and the neurological intensive care unit.
• Assisted patients in all areas of hospital care including emergency room treatment, critical care units, and routine floor rounds.
• Provide outstanding care and respiratory assistance to diverse patients across Critical Care, Emergency Room, and Medical / Surgical Units.
• Provided respiratory care for emergency room (ER), intensive care unit (ICU), and floor therapy.
• Experienced in Cardiac, NICU, PICU, and progressive care unit as well as emergency room (ER).

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• Supported mechanical ventilation and BiPAP as required for support of patients with dysfunction of respiratory system.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including application of BiPAP.
• Provided education/orientation of V60 BiPAP to local paramedic groups.
• Provided non-invasive ventilation via BIPAP Vision.
• Performed general patient care issuing respiratory medication to patients, as well as monitor CPAP/BiPAP units on the floors.
• Maintain and monitor adult and pediatric ventilators and BiPap / CPAP, in both critical and general care settings.
• Assisted patients with CPAP/ BiPap devices, perform mask fittings, and adjusted pressure settings per physician's order.
• Delivered respiratory education regarding equipment use, breathing techniques and treatments, percussion therapy, and BIPAP therapy.
• Initiated, monitored, and made appropriate adjustments on ventilators, CPAP and BIPAP units per physician orders.
• Set patients up on hospital and home CPAP/BIPAP machines when ordered by physician or as needed.
• Perform respiratory care needs using Aerosol, Oxygen, BIPAP/CPAP, also IPPB& IPV therapy.
• Provide respiratory care to patients in home specializing in CPAP, BIPAP and Auto PAP.
• Recommended, applied and managed mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP and Hi-Flow oxygen devices.
• Set up and Monitor Mechanical Ventilators, BIPAP, Aerosol and Oxygen Devices.
• Perform ventilator set-up, CPAP/BIPAP set-up, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Coached patients to transition to the use of BiPAP and CPAP medical devices.
• Experience with setting up home CPAPS and BIPAPS within the hospital for patients.
• Experienced with non invasive ventilation such as CPAP, BIPAP, and IPPB.
• Worked part-time after hours for local DME setting up BiPAP & CPAP equipment.
• Set up of CPAP, BiPAP, ASV and other respiratory equipment.

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• Performed respiratory assessments, home ventilator management, CPAP therapy instruction and in-service training of health care providers and patient caregivers.
• Set up and maintained BIPAP/CPAP for management of ventilation and oxygenation abnormalities.
• Initiate and educate patients in the proper self-administration of CPAP/Bi-Level Therapy.
• Operated a variety of different respiratory equipment including, but not limited to, mechanical ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP.
• Download the patient's compliance record from the CPAP/BIPAP machine to provide the physician and the insurance with accurate information.
• Managed mechanical ventilation in different modes of ventilation: Assist control, Control, SIMV, CPAP, and BiPap.
• Experience with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, Blood Gas machines, and other miscellaneous machines and respiratory related equipment.
• Performed AUTO CPAP set ups on a weekly basis to assist Physician in selecting optimal CPAP pressure for pt.
• Educate and follow up with patients on prescribed therapies including AutoPAP, CPAP, BiPAP, ASV and IVAPS.
• Worked in conjunction with the Wilson Sleep Disorder Center in setting up their patients on CPAP and BI-PAP machines.
• Manage ventilators, CPAP and Bi-level machines, oxygen tanks, air compressors, and baby heart monitors.
• Set up, monitored, calibrated, and cleaned CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilation machines.
• Experienced with Newport e360 ventilator, Newport HT50 Ventilator, Opti-Venturi system, CPAP and BiPap units.
• Followed up with BIPAP, CPAP, and oxygen patients after they were setup with the equipment.
• Instruct patients in a clinical setting in the operation and use of home CPAP and BIPAP units.
• Provide patient education and setup on respiratory devices including CPAP, BiPAP, and respiratory assist devices.
• Use of various respiratory equipment such as BiPAP/CPAP machines, ventilators, and chest PT machines.
• Set up home CPAP systems for patients, Managed Patients at Home, Marketing of new company
• Assembled and assured proper operations of mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, and suction equipment.
• Help patients with portable ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP therapy, oxygen therapy, and aerosol therapy.

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• Administered respiratory medications, medical gases (including oxygen), and aerosol therapy.
• Assisted in administration of gas or aerosol therapy as directed by respiratory therapist.
• Helped implement new therapist-driven protocols for oxygen and aerosol therapy started this year.
• Administered respiratory medications, medical gases, aerosol therapy and chest physiotherapy.
• Administered oxygen and other gas therapy, humidity therapy and aerosol therapy.
• Administered aerosol therapy and obtained and analyzed arterial blood gas samples.
• Performed aerosol therapy in order to relieve patients' respiratory distress.
• Experienced in other types of aerosol therapy and medication administration.
• Provided patient education on smoking cessation and aerosol therapy.
• Administered medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy.
• Provided patients with aerosol therapy and oxygen.
• Performed oxygen and aerosol therapy on patients.
• Administered oxygen and aerosol therapy as required.
• Experienced in aerosol therapy and medication administration.
• Determine and implements optimal aerosol therapy.
• Perform aerosol therapy as indicated.
• Perform Humidity and Aerosol Therapy.
• Preformed oxygen and aerosol therapy.
• Assess & treat patients daily with respiratory related illness by performing aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, & lung volume expansion.
• Provide care and education to patients with aerosol therapy, oxygen and other equipment in the home and at the office.

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• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and related Respiratory Care responsibilities.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to resuscitation guidelines.
• Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation when warranted.
• Performed electrocardiograms and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Administer mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, maintenance of artificial airways, collection of blood and specimens for diagnostic purposes.
• Give chest percussion and medication as prescribed; respond to codes, provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and evaluate effectiveness.
• Attend C-Section and High Risk Deliveries and provide immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants when necessary.
• Provide emergency and critical care, including artificial ventilation and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Looked after patient's condition and regularly monitored breath sounds and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation, set up mechanical ventilators, and performed patient assessments.
• Participated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures of bag ventilation and closed chest massage.
• Assisted in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation as an integral part of the emergency team.
• Perform pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in cases of ceased breathing.
• Initiated (if needed) and participated in emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Responded to all medical emergencies and assisted with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and responded for Rapid Response Team.
• Managed airways during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency situations.
• Maintain a patient's airway during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performed Cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required in emergency cases.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on both adults and infants.

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• Provided trach care to chronically and acutely ventilated patients
• Performed daily vent management, trach care, and breathing treatments for patient residents, cleaned equipment, updated patient charts.
• Skilled in all aspects of respiratory care including: aerosol treatments, both in line and hand held, trach care.
• Worked with home ventilators and teaching to patients and patients family on trach care and respiratory care for that patient.
• Placed patients on oxygen, weaned from oxygen, and performed airway care such as suctioning and trach care.
• Home care for Ventilator patients, train families on ventilator and trach care prior to discharge to home.
• Experienced in ICU, ER, General floors, Patient Assessment, Trach Care, NPPV and Ventilators.
• Administer breathing treatments, wean ventilator patients, trach care, and many other respiratory therapy related tasks.
• Provided initial set up and follow on monitoring of all ventilator use and trach care for patients.
• Provide care for patients on ventilators, perform trach care, set-up oxygen devices and breathing treatments.
• Provided trach care, chest percussion, and obtained arterial blood gas by arterial puncture.
• Perform airway care including trach care, in-line, NT, and oral suction.
• Teach trach care cleaning and suctioning to family members and patient for home care.
• Blood gas draws and analysis, trach care, and monitoring patient devices.
• Care for ventilator patients, trach care, assist with bedside procedures.
• Provide trach care, vent management, & wean screens where needed.
• Perform airway clearance maneuvers, lung expansion, trach care and suctioning.
• Monitor ventilator support patients, trach care, and follow weaning protocols
• Informed patients on trach care at home and in rehabilitation hospital.
• Provided treatments as ordered, and provided trach care as needed.

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• Utilized and understood diagnostic equipment for cardiopulmonary services, including EKG.
• Completed initial respiratory assessment and admission EKG on new patients.
• Operated mechanical ventilator, performed ABG analysis & interpretation, floor therapy, EKG, call code blue, and ER.
• Job duties consisted of administering respiratory medications to needed patients, performed EKGS, charted and did routine checkups on patients.
• Stress Technician which consisted of applying EKG leads, manually taking blood pressure and typing up reports for the doctors.
• Administered breathing treatments, EKG's, Arterial Puncture, Monitored ventilators, Educated patients, and record keeping.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as PFT to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients as well as EKG.
• Administered medication through aerosol inhalation, Patient evaluation, EKG'S, ABG'S and calibration of ABG machine.
• Crossed trained in the Cardiovascular department, completed Stress Tests, EKG's, and interacted daily with Cardiologist.
• Performed procedures and interpreted results, including ABG sampling and analysis, cuff pressure, sputum induction, EKG.
• Completed 12 point EKGS as needed and ordered by the MD's approximately twelve to twenty per shift.
• Performed pulmonary function test, X-ray interpretation, oxygen therapy, EKG, BIPAP and CPAP administration.
• Placed and maintained EKG leads on patients arriving in units such as ER, ICU, TCU.
• Performed EKG's, ABG's, and all related respiratory responsibilities including trauma and emergency situations.
• Prepare or test devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration and EKG machines.
• Performed out-patient testing such as EKG's and Pulmonary Function Test's (PFT's).
• Performed lab tests and communicated results in the form of ABG and EKG's to physicians.
• Performed all EKG'S(electrocardiograms), prepared Respiratory department for up coming state inspection.
• Cross-trained to perform stress testing and sending test and EKG results electronically via MUSE System.
• Performed EKG's, participated in codes by keeping the patient airway patent by ventilation.

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• Collaborate closely with physicians analyzing arterial blood gases and problem solving to better manage ventilators through respiratory driven protocols.
• Monitored clients with all respiratory equipment; drew arterial blood gases; administered various breathing medications and inhaled antibiotics.
• Evaluate patients by performing limited physical examinations and conducting diagnostic test such as arterial blood gases.
• Collected and analyzed arterial blood gases, administered chest physiotherapy, administered breathing treatments to patients.
• Performed arterial blood gases samples from arteries and invasive cardiovascular lines for analysis and interpretation.
• Performed am Arterial blood gases during shift* Evaluated patients for administration of Respiratory treatments.
• Obtained arterial blood gases, completed ventilator assessments, electrocardiogram, and respiratory treatments.
• Performed and analyzed arterial blood gases in addition to invasive and noninvasive Co2 monitoring.
• Obtained and interpreted Arterial blood gases, and identified cardiopulmonary abnormalities within x-rays.
• Provide diagnostic testing for respiratory conditions including capillary and arterial blood gases.
• Perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases, adjusting ventilator/oxygen device settings accordingly.
• Controlled analysis of arterial blood gases during and after ventilators setting.
• Monitored patient physiological therapy responses such as arterial blood gases blood chemistry
• Obtained and analyzed arterial blood gases to determine oxygenation status
• Worked directly with physicians and medical staff in emergency situations, performing CPR, EKG's, and arterial blood gases.
• Managed patients on ventilators by drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases and make decisions on patient care based on that analysis.
• Monitored patient s physiological response to therapy to include vital signs, arterial blood gases, and consult with physicians.
• Performed pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases and electrical cardiograms to be used by physicians for diagnosis and care.
• Monitor patients' response to treatment such as patients' vital signs and obtain and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Acquired arterial blood gases, documented in patient charts and reported to the nursing staff and doctors as necessary.

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• Provided administration and instruction for use of oxygen, ventilator management, airway management, nursing staff education and training.
• Lead respiratory therapist for high risk deliveries responsible for airway management and execution of noninvasive and invasive ventilation as needed.
• Performed Respiratory Therapy and patient care in areas including but not limited to: Mechanical Ventilation and Airway Management.
• Assist in airway management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, evaluating new equipment and otherwise support clinical research.
• Provide professional respiratory care to include pulmonary therapy assessments & treatments, airway management & suctioning, and patient-teaching.
• Manage the processes involved in performing respiratory therapy, ventilator management, EKG, oxygen administration and airway management.
• Direct involvement in patient care activities including patient assessment, airway management, medication administration and mechanical ventilation.
• Provide manual ventilation and airway management and also provide mechanical ventilation and monitoring with ECMO patients.
• Provide airway management to patients if required to safely transport patient to a different facility.
• Managed processes involved in performing ventilator/equipment management, ECG, oxygen administration and airway management.
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for airway management of Children on intensive care units.
• Gain experience in airway management of neonatal patients and use of mechanical ventilators.
• Performed airway management in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and approved protocol.
• Practiced critical Respiratory Therapy airway management on adult patients under student license.
• Administered respiratory care, including arterial lines and ventilator and airway management.
• Demonstrated expertise in airway management, emergency resuscitation and mechanical ventilator support.
• Trained Paramedic students on Airway management and Respiratory students during clinical rotation.
• Provide administration of breathing treatments and airway management and ventilator monitoring.
• Provide Airway management Labor and delivery assistance, and non-invasive ventilation.
• Delivered Invasive and non invasive ventilation trouble-shoot and airway management.

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• Performed general floor therapy along with the operating and maintenance of all respiratory equipment.
• Provided basic floor therapy, adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care respiratory therapy.
• Followed cystic fibrosis protocols along with floor therapy.
• Covered all areas of the hospital, and rotated charge duties including assignments, ER coverage, ICU and floor therapy.
• Level III Trauma Center, Level II Nursery, basic floor therapy and ICU setting up and managing ventilators and BiPap.
• Staff therapist responsible to provide respiratory care for ICU, OHU, ER and floor therapy for the 350-bed hospital.
• Lead therapist in charge of adult and pediatric care, general floor therapy, ICU therapist with ventilator monitoring skills.
• General Floor Therapy: orthopedic, surgical, oncology, medical, telemetry, pediatric, rehabilitation and psychiatric.
• Perform all staff therapist duties including general floor therapy, critical care duties, and Level 2 nursery procedures.
• Performed general floor therapy as assigned by charge therapist for a variety of patients with breathing difficulties.
• General Floor Therapy: medical, surgical, telemetry, pediatric, psychiatric and Level-One NICU.
• Performed all aspects of adult respiratory care including floor therapy, adult ICU, and ER.
• Provide respiratory therapy treatments and services to patients in the ICU as well as floor therapy
• Work all aspects of hospital including floor therapy, ER, ICU and nursery.
• Operated in critical care units, open heart unit, ER and floor therapy.
• Job responsibilities: Treat patients in the ER, ICU, and floor therapy.
• Experience at this facility included: * General Floor Therapy * Neonatal I.C.U.
• General floor therapy, arterial blood gas lab, and code blue response.
• Shift supervisor/charge therapist, Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department and Floor Therapy
• Participated in floor therapy as well as patient teaching and staff education.

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• Helped write first NICU respiratory policies and procedures and educated nursing staff in respiratory procedures.
• Worked predominantly in NICU assisting neonates requiring mechanical ventilation.
• Worked primarily as a Pediatric ICU respiratory therapist, but also floated to the NICU, Burn unit and general pediatric floors
• Maintained and monitored mechanical ventilators and noninvasive equipment in the NICU (Oscillator, 840, SiPAP, High Flow).
• Provided bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation in MSICU, NICU, Medical-Surgical floors, Rapid Response and ED.
• Perform duties that pertained to respiratory therapy in the ICU, ER, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics and Med.
• Provide care in following units: PICU, PER, Pediatrics, NICU, adult ICU and adult oncology unit.
• Trained and proficient in Neurology ICU, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Emergency Room, Burn Unit and NICU.
• Provided high-quality patient care in all areas of the facility including ICU, CCU, PACU, NICU and ER.
• Conducted physician and nurse education/in-service sessions on mechanical ventilators: PB Servo 840, High Frequency Oscillator(NICU).
• Provided respiratory care throughout the hospital including ICU, Pediatrics, NICU, Emergency Department and Texas Department of Corrections.
• Will be working with the most fragile of preterm and critically ill infants in a busy 60 bed NICU.
• Manage ventilators and blood gases in a level III NICU using therapist-driven protocols of conventional and high frequency ventilators.
• Performed job duties as assigned by team leads, NICU, ER, and floor work performed as needed.
• Performed therapeutic and diagnostic care in NICU, PICU, ICU, emergency room, and on the floors.
• Worked closely with doctors and nurse practitioners of the NICU to ensure appropriate care of the neonatal patient.
• Provided outstanding patient respiratory services to adults, pediatric and NICU patients, with strong skills and knowledge.
• Supervised and administration of respiratory transport, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) medical and administrative staff.
• Assigned to work in PICU, NICU, Labor and Delivery, Pediatric Medical Units and ED.
• Administered respiratory care needs for patients in Critical Care, General Medicine, NICU, and ER.

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• Provided all aspects of respiratory care including pulmonary function testing, patient assessments, respiratory education and managing ventilators.
• Review patient chart to evaluate approval into Pulmonary Rehabilitation based on their Pulmonary Function test, Gold standards.
• Registered respiratory therapist with experience in pulmonary function, floor therapy, critical care, and patient education.
• Participate in the evaluation of pulmonary function equipment, and maintain the equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Group Health central campus location/Urgent Care/ Extended Observation unit/Family beginnings Unit/Special Care Nursery/ Pulmonary Function Testing Lab.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist with extensive experience in treatment /education and diagnostic testing of Chronic Lung Conditions.
• Measured pulmonary function parameters and performed redial punctures to obtain blood samples for arterial gas analysis.
• Managed respiratory unit by administering respiration therapy and performing pulmonary function tests on outpatients and inpatients.
• Performed pulmonary function testing, referrals for home respiratory equipment needs, and patient education/training.
• Assisted in performing pulmonary function testing on patients with suspected obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disorders.
• Trained newly hired respiratory therapists on how to perform pulmonary function testing and equipment maintenance.
• Assisted clinic in covering for pulmonary function testing while regular therapist was on personal vacation.
• Performed pulmonary function tests, and educated patients correct use of respiratory medications and equipment.
• Developed and monitored annual competencies for employees of pulmonary function and cardiopulmonary rehab.
• Assist patients with pulmonary function disorders and diseases and administer respiratory therapies.
• Developed and designed comprehensive pulmonary function testing lab and pulmonary rehabilitation center.
• Provided respiratory care to critically ill patients and conducted pulmonary function testing.
• Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Instruct respiratory therapy students on pulmonary function testing during their clinical rotation.
• Operated a full-service pulmonary function lab performing quality assurance and equipment maintenance.

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• Achieved Trauma Support Center Liaison, flight respiratory therapist for StatMedivac, Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist, and Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist.
• Provide care and management for patients receiving mechanical ventilation including High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation and post-trauma patients.
• Monitored and assessed specific care of respiratory therapy needs within a Level One trauma facility.
• Recognized for performance in trauma center procedures.
• Responded to trauma emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrests.
• Managed respiratory care of trauma patients.
• Helped trauma patient with respiratory interventions.
• Worked in all areas of respiratory covering ER, Level I Trauma, and Intensive/Critical Care Areas in a 1600+-bed hospital.
• Traveled throughout the state of California concentrating on 13 county hospitals and trauma centers, providing respiratory therapy to patients.
• Provided respiratory therapy, ventilator management, and emergency response in a large urban Level I Trauma and Adult ICU.
• Acted as a clinical resource on the night shift in the medicine arena, assisted in codes and trauma management.
• Worked in adult, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, Level 1 Trauma center, and Burn unit.
• Experience in the following areas (not all inclusive): Er/trauma, Medical ICU, Neonatal ICU II.
• Worked in a Pediatric ICU, Surgical/Trauma ICU, Transplant ICU, Neonatal ICU, and a Medical/Cardiac ICU.
• Work in the Emergency Department of Level I Trauma Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Units and as STAT Therapist.
• Worked alongside fellow therapists and doctors involved in the Trauma unit and during trauma situations presented to the hospital.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team rounds as well as trauma rounds in discussing current and future care of patients.
• Worked as part of a team to provide quality Respiratory Care to acutely ill patients and trauma victims.
• Provided respiratory services at Level II Trauma Center with focus in ICU, PCU, and medical floors.
• Provided critical adult respiratory care in Trauma ICU, CICU, Neurological ICU and the Respiratory Care Unit.

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• Preformed routine clinical assessment for study participants by monitoring vital signs and ensuring patient's safety during study procedures.
• Performed numerous patient assessment tasks including chest auscultation and palpation, X-ray interpretation and vital signs.
• Provided treatments, checked vital signs, administered physician requested tests, accurately updated records.
• Managed ventilators through monthly checks, monitored vital signs and provided necessary education as needed.
• Monitored vital signs, assessed change in patient status and administered respiratory medication.
• Record the Patient s Vital Signs before and after administering Respiratory Medications.
• Administered and recorded patient vital signs during oxygen therapy and respiratory treatments.
• Completed total patient assessments including taking patient vital signs.
• Completed daily clinical worksheet assessing patients vital signs.
• Administer medications and assessed vital signs.
• Observe and check individual's vital signs such as heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen levels, carbon dioxide levels.
• Monitor patient's response to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gas changes, and consult with physician.
• Monitor patients and respond according to changes in vital signs, pH level of the blood or any additional breathing difficulties.
• Cared for patients on ventilators, monitored vital signs, interpreted and reported abnormal values to physicians for medical management.
• Monitor patient vital signs, and reactions to therapy, Evaluate patient understanding and report patient concerns to attending physicians.
• Performed daily patient assessments vital signs, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse auscultation.
• Monitor vital signs and blood gasses to determine the best action to take for a particular pt.
• Monitor patients and their response to therapies by addressing vital signs, blood gases, and appearance.
• Monitor the patient's vital signs and respond appropriately to treat adverse reactions to therapeutic interventions.
• Obtain vital signs as needed, ensure the safety and well-being of the patients is maintained.

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• Initiated/managed complex respiratory care therapies including mechanical ventilation, NIV, aerosol therapy, CPT/PPD, and oxygen therapy.
• Performed ventilator checks, CPT, and respiratory medication delivery.
• Worked as a general duty RT on the adult wards to provide care that included aerosol/medical gas therapy and CPT.
• Provided excellent patient care, breathing treatments, CPT, BIPAP/CPAP therapy and diagnostic skills using breath signs and vitals.
• Flutter valve, deep breathing techniques, CPT, percussion and vibration therapies and chest vest therapy for airway clearance.
• Administer respiratory therapy procedures to patients in a hospital setting such as; aerosol therapy, CPT, M.D.I.
• Perform all floor therapies including spontaneous aerosols, CPT, suctioning, ventilator management and arterial punctures and sampling.
• Work extensively with Cystic Fibrosis Patients using the Vest, Flutter, CPT, and various aerosols.
• Performed respiratory care duties such as Ventilators, BIPAP, IPPB, CPT and Oxygen Therapy.
• Worked in acute care facilities and hospitals performing ventilators, BIPAP, CPT and breathing treatments.
• Provided low flow and high flow oxygen along with performing CPT and ABG'S on patients.
• Perform aerosol and humidity therapies; medical gas; airway management; IPPB; CPT.
• Perform patient care at the Pediatric floor including medication administration, CPT, deep suctioning.
• Provide chest percussion therapy (CPT) for patients suffering from chronic respiratory ailments.
• Provided Adult CF patient medication and CPT therapy per CF protocols at hospital.
• Performed therapy services including Chest Physical Therapy (CPT) and breathing treatments.
• Performed CPT, patient education, initiated airway clearance and lung expansion therapies.
• Treated patients by using oxygen, CPT, and aerosol medications.
• Perform pulmonary hygiene to include CPT, postural drainage and suctioning.
• Assessed pediatric patients and performed breathing treatments, CPT and percussion.

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• Participated in shift reports, CPR, ventilator management, administration of aerosol medications, oxygen administration, and patient assessments.
• Managed artificial airways, mechanically ventilated patients, pulmonary rehab patients and perform CPR in code situations.
• Administer advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and provide mechanical ventilation for adults, children and infants.
• Responded to all emergency situations to provide airway/respiratory support and CPR as needed.
• Responded to emergency situations and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when needed.
• Performed life-saving interventions and assisted with CPR.
• Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Responded to ER calls, rapid response calls, code blue announcements and intervened with CPR or other needed respiratory intervention.
• Instruct staff in the following: Respiratory Care policies and procedures; Medical Emergency Response System, CPR and First Aid.
• Respond to code blues (CPR), establish and maintain patient airway, and provide artificial ventilation when appropriate.
• Set up and maintained ventilator, adjusted ventilator parameter settings, provided CPR and ventilation of patients during code blues.
• Assisted with CPR on the code team and also Rapid Response Team in which life saving measures were used.
• Administered CPR, Ventilation, Respiratory treatments, Emergency Care and basic patient care to the general patient population.
• Certified in American Heart Association for Pediatric and Adult Advanced Life Support (First Aid and CPR).
• Respond to Codes as part of the CPR team and assist with transport to critical care unit.
• Metered dose Inhalers, IPPB, CPR, equipment changes, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
• Assist with patient transport, monitor patient on dialysis, floor therapy, tracheotomy care, CPR
• Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with CPR.
• State certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)* Ordering supplies and keeping appropriate inventory.
• Participated as a vital part in emergency care to include CPR and life saving intervention.

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• Perform procedures such as asthma education, blood gas analysis, cardiopulmonary weaning, pulmonary compliance calculations and weaning parameters.
• Participated in community health programs and fairs in addition to delivering asthma education to promote health awareness and adequate treatment.
• Operated IPV machines * Experience with non-invasive ventilation o Provided education for families regarding respiratory home care equipment * Asthma Education
• Performed respiratory therapy treatments on patients recovering from various forms pulmonary diseases, including asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
• Improved pediatric inpatient respiratory care by becoming nationally certified as an Asthma Educator.
• Administered XOLAIR injections bi-weekly to select patients for asthma management.
• Performed asthma, respiratory device, and medication administration education.
• Delivered ventilator management to patients and provided asthma education.
• Provided asthma education and smoking cessation to corresponding populations.
• Gained experience treating emergency adult and pediatric asthma patients.
• Evaluated and educated patients in managing asthma and COPD disorders
• Evaluated students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for asthma education.
• Provided asthma education and performed pulmonary function testing.
• Administered asthma medication, inhalation treatments and bronchial hygiene
• Provided in-home asthma and emphysema education to clients
• Implemented asthma protocol for general floor therapy.
• Assigned clinical educator for pediatric asthma education.
• Implemented Asthma education protocols and scoring parameters.
• Developed and implemented Asthma Protocol.
• Provided asthma education to patients.

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• Delivered direct patient care and setup/maintenance of ventilator and all respiratory related equipment.
• Monitor and setup Noninvasive Continuous Cardiac Output monitoring such as FloTrac and LiDCOplus.
• Enter all appropriate clinical documentation following setup or RT patient encounter.
• Performed respiratory equipment setups for patients before discharge.
• Maintained responsibility for mechanical ventilator setup and troubleshooting.
• Traveled with therapists and assisted in patient home calls for oxygen delivery and setup, ventilator maintenance, and patient education.
• Performed initial setup of respiratory equipment and supplies oxygen, aerosol, suction, and ventilators, for patients.
• Organized and setup own route of delivery for state of IN and some cities on its various borders.
• Inspected and tested equipment prior to the patient setup to ensure the proper operating function of the equipment.
• Provide education and equipment setups for patients in a home-care setting, long term care facilities and hospitals.
• Provided staff and patient/family with education including setup and use of CPAP, Bi-level and Ventilation therapy.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, maintain patients records, and select, setup and operate equipment.
• Cover on call for respiratory questions or setups, as well as back up on call.
• Instruct and setup patients on the use of CPAP, Bi-level, and Ventilators therapy.
• Handled setup of patients to BI-PAP, CPAP, oxygen compressors, and liquid oxygen.
• Managed BI-PAP, CPAP, oxygen compressor, and liquid oxygen setup for patients.
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning and setup for all respiratory equipment7.
• Stock, EMR, Billing, Ordering, Home setup of oxygen therapies.
• Performed initial CPAP therapy equipment setups with patients new to CPAP therapy.
• Cleaned, setup and tested ventilators and other equipment for future use.

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• Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support and other assistance as needed.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, and assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; active member on rapid response team.
• Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provided emergency care, including artificial airways, external cardiac message, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Attended obstetric deliveries and provided respiratory intervention when appropriate to provide emergency care and/or stabilize infant.
• Provide emergency care, including placement of artificial airways, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Staff Therapist and Pulmonary Function Technician specialized in Diagnostic Testing, Critical and Emergency Care.
• Provide emergency care such as artificial ventilation, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provided emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac messages, airway maintenance.
• Provide emergency care, such as manual ventilation or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provide therapeutic and emergency care for persons with physiologic compromised airways.
• Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provided emergency care and cardiac-respiratory stabilization in a critical access hospital.
• Provided emergency care services such as manual ventilation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Staff respiratory therapist with primary emphasis in critical and emergency care.
• Provided emergency care including artificial respiration and assistance with pulmonary resuscitation.
• Provided emergency care as part of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation team.
• Provide emergency care and respiratory therapy in pediatric/kid ER setting.
• Provided emergency care through various methods including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provided emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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• General Floor Therapist- treated varying population of pediatrics from general respiratory illnesses to patients on ventilators.
• Collaborated with Pediatric Unit when the respiratory therapy department took over care for pediatrics.
• Set up, implemented and evaluated neonates and pediatrics on mechanical ventilation.
• Administered required/prescribed respiratory treatments to patients including adult critical care and pediatrics.
• Specialized in all critical care areas including pediatrics and neonate medicine.
• Performed in-home evaluations and therapy on patients, including pediatrics.
• Experience in Med-Surge/ Adult ICU areas Emergency Department General pediatrics
• Coordinated ventilator management for adults, pediatrics and neonates.
• Introduced innovative respiratory technologies for Neonatal and Pediatrics.
• Provide respiratory therapy to Pediatrics and Adults.
• Experience working with neonates and pediatrics during clinical rounds at the Rainbow Babies and Children s Hospital in Cleveland, OH.
• Staff respiratory therapy coverage in 12 bed ICU, Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Family birth center and General patient floors.
• Specialized in mechanical ventilation, positive pressure ventilation via tracheal tubes, and tracheal care in both adults and pediatrics.
• Assess & teat adults and pediatrics in various settings including ICU, cardiac ICU and the Adult & Pediatric ER.
• Worked with critically ill adult and pediatric patient's by working in adult ICU, pediatrics, PICU and ER.
• Provide respiratory care to all levels of patients including burn patients, pediatrics, ED calls and general floor therapies.
• Provided Respiratory Therapy services in all areas of the Hospital including ICU, ER, Pediatrics and Medical floors.
• Specialized in all areas of hospital, including: ICU, pediatrics, general floors, and emergency department.
• Provide respiratory care for adults, pediatrics, and neonates, including standby for at risk deliveries and C-sections.
• Provided respiratory care in various units including emergency room, pediatrics, cardiovascular intensive care, and progressive care.

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• Performed mechanical ventilation monitoring, medication administration, ABG's and ABG documentation.
• Performed diagnostic studies, including ABG withdrawal and analysis and electrocardiograms.
• Monitor patients for effective ventilation and oxygenation through ABG interpretation.
• Interpreted ABG for therapeutic and possible weaning considerations.
• Implemented and followed respiratory therapy protocols, patient emergency procedures, obtained ABG samples, ABG analysis, calibrated ABG machines.
• Performed diagnostic tests(ABG) and physical exams to find the best treatments for patient's cardiopulmonary disease.
• Obtained and analyzed ABG results while maintaining ABG lab and reporting values to doctor and nurse caring for patient.
• Maintain charts, ABG's, explain treatments to patients, implement airway management, follow therapist driven protocol.
• Provide adult/adolescent ventilator care in addition to performing floor therapy encompassing chest physiotherapy, ABG's and IPPB treatments.
• Performed test and treatment on adult patients in an open heart unit: weaning and after care of CABG.
• Provided patient and family education, gave breathing treatments, oxygen therapy, drawing ABG's and analyzing.
• Implemented arterial blood gas (ABG) tests, including puncture, collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Provide excellent customer service, Perform 12 lead EKG's, perform and interpret ABG's, Pt.
• Assist in chart reviews, quality assurance, and compliance of Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) machines.
• Perform bedside procedures such as ABG's, recommend and review x-rays, and other laboratory tests.
• Administer respiratory medication, ABG draw and analysis, electrocardiograms, and scheduling of certain diagnostic studies.
• Obtained ABG and capillary blood gas analyzed results to make appropriate changes according to Policies and Procedures.
• Read and interpreting ABG's and being able to correct values via mechanical ventilation and/or NIPPV device.
• Performed ABG analysis, assisted in the training of Medical Residents (MD program).
• Maintain CLIA, CAP, and quality control data and proficiency of the ABG lab.

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• Performed Respiratory Therapy duties including nebulizer treatments/medication delivery.
• Provided respiratory care services, including nebulizer treatments, pulmonary function tests, ventilator management, oxygen therapy and CPAP/BiPAP therapy.
• Worked in both adult and pediatric wards administering medication nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, postural drainage, and chest physiotherapy.
• Used mechanical ventilators, nebulizer treatments, and assorted respiratory therapy to maintain patient comfort.
• Provided intensive care and monitoring for pediatric and neonates unit ventilators, administered nebulizer treatments.
• Administered inhalers and nebulizer treatments as well as performed chest physiotherapy when indicated.
• Performed nasal suctioning and administered nebulizer treatments based upon assessment and score.
• Administered nebulizer treatments and suggested changes to guarantee patients remained stable.
• Administered inhaler and nebulizer treatments to control and ease respiratory issues.
• Provided patients with aerosol nebulizer treatments on a scheduled basis.
• Explained and administered small volume nebulizer treatments to assigned patients.
• Assessed residents respiratory need for oxygen, nebulizer treatments.
• Distributed nebulizer treatments to patients in respiratory need.
• Helped TB patients with administrating nebulizer treatments.
• Explained and administered nebulizer treatments to patients.
• Administered nebulizer treatments to ventilator patients.
• Administer oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments.
• Deliver nebulizer treatments at prescribed intervals.
• Performed nebulizer treatments on patients.
• Administer inhaler and nebulizer treatments.

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• Chart record of patient therapy; teach patients proper use and administration of respiratory medication such as MDI s and spacers.
• Determined most suitable methods of administering inhalants (MDI), precautions to be observed for oral inhaled steroids.
• Educated patients in Peak flow meters, MDI, DPI, IS and home oxygen therapy procedures.
• Educate offenders and staff on proper breathing techniques, proper MDI techniques, and basic oxygen therapy.
• Set up and manage ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, IPPB, MDI/aerosol teaching and administration.
• Worked on the floors, monitoring patients and giving passive needs and MDI therapies.
• Provide routine floor care, SVN, MDI, patient and family education.
• Placed in Level 2 Nursery CPAP, Oxy-Hood Transport, NEB/MDI therapy given.
• Educated patients on how to properly use their MDI's and spacers.
• Delivered Med Neb, MDI, IPV and flutter treatments to patients.
• Initiate HFNC, per protocol, and provide education for MDI use.
• Administer breathing treatments via MDI, DPI and aerosol as ordered.
• Perform MDINR; teach patients to record INR results in home.
• Educate patients on proper usage of MDI and DPI inhalers.
• Instruct patients on MDI use and ensure competency on technique.
• Deliver aerosol treatments and MDI's in accordance to orders.
• Administer Breathing treatments Including MDI and DPI.
• Educate patients and perform testing for MDINR.
• Deliver medications via HHN and MDI.
• Perform HHN/MDI breathing treatments and aerosols.

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• Provided patient education on COPD exacerbation and smoking cessation.
• Managed and treated patients with Respiratory Diseases (Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, COPD, Emphysema, lung cancer etc.)
• Mouth piece ventilation (MPV) is also utilized for our COPD patients to enhance sufficient oxygenation and promote bronchial hygiene.
• Provide care and assistance to a diverse population of patients including geriatric and COPD patients who are on mechanical ventilators.
• Evaluate and prepare Care Plans for COPD patients at their home in order to avoid hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Certificate in COPD educator course has given me the tools to better educate these patients to care for themselves.
• Provided smoking cessation resources and home oxygen qualification testing to patients suffering from COPD and other acute disease processes.
• Served as Respiratory Therapist, providing 'in-home' evaluation, assessment, and education visits for COPD patients.
• Provided respiratory home care to patients with COPD while introducing new products to patients and affiliated hospitals.
• Utilize the COPD, STOP, and Respiratory Assist programs to increase revenue and improve patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on their disease process, oxygen use, nutrition, coping with COPD, etc.
• Worked closely with patients and doctors, treating patients with lung disorders such as COPD and pneumonia.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs while providing skilled respiratory care to long-term COPD and ventilator-dependent patients.
• Collaborated with nursing team to provide full care of patients with COPD, CHF, pneumonia,
• Gather data, create spreadsheets, and generate reports on COPD education done in the hospital.
• Develop and implement program to improve the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
• Collaborated in teaching and training new staff, patient education, and COPD support group.
• Team member of Pulmonary Population Health Management Program completing home visits to COPD patients.
• Assisted in the care of COPD, post-surgical patients on ventilators and IPPB therapy.
• Initiated and developed Disease management programs for COPD, CHF, and OSA patients.

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• Performed PFT, exercise testing in Pulmonary Lab and assisted in facilitating Pulmonary Rehab program.
• Complete preventative maintenance requirements, troubleshoot and repair Morgan Scientific PFT machine.
• Participated in performing PFT testing & pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Performed calibrations and quality assurance on PFT machine/equipment.
• Facilitated move of respiratory equipment to West Member of the Evidence Based Council Committee Perform full PFT studies in PFT lab
• Perform EKG's, ABG's, PFT's and the maintenance of natural, artificial mechanical airways.
• Provided Physician ordered routine and World Trade Center PFT tests including 3 liter calibration and equipment trouble shooting.
• Thank You for considering my request to be considered for employment as an RPFT registered with the NBRC.
• Work on as needed basis providing adult respiratory care in the MUSC ART building and PFT lab.
• Reorganized the PFT lab to make CLIA compliant, process improvements and educational components for JACHO.
• Meet patients goals and provides quality care by performing PFT's test to identify patients condition.
• Perform and evaluate Complete PFT studies and ABG's in PFT lab according to ATS criteria.
• Follow all PFT guidelines, policies, and procedures as defined by the American Thoracic Society.
• Performed PFT Testing on in-patient/out-patient basis * Collaborated with MD on interpretation of PFT results.
• Acted as an informal leader for the PFT lab; streamlining processes within the lab.
• Completed an 8-week clinical rotation primarily focused on bronchial hygiene with a PFT rotation.
• Experience in all departments including Emergency department, medical floor, and PFT lab.
• Performed cardiac stress testing, PFT's, ECG's, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Learned about specialty programs/procedures such as pulmonary and cardiac rehab and PFT's.
• Perform PFT's on new Pulmonary Rehab patients on arrival and discharge.

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• Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, IPPB, HHN, EZPAP, and oxygen delivery devices.
• Use of other respiratory equipment including but not limited to Cough Assist, IPV and IPPB.
• Initiated and maintained mechanical ventilators, IPPB, EZPAP, Drug Aerosols.
• Skilled in IPPB / PEP therapy and other bronchial hygiene tactics.
• Preformed IPPB therapy for patient care per Doctor orders.
• Administer Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB).
• Experienced with IPPB, IPV and MetaNebs.
• Administered IPPB, EZPAP and Drug Aerosols.
• Set up ventilators for patients PB 7200, Vela, Bi PAP, IPPB.
• Used BIPAP (Vision and V60), CPAP, and IPPB.
• Administered nebulizer and IPPB medications; facilitated oxygen / humidification therapy* Executed pulmonary function testing within a controlled laboratory atmosphere
• Provide respiratory care using non-invasive techniques such as nebulizers, IS, PEP Therapy, IPV, VEST therapy and IPPB.
• Administered various medications in aerosol form using equipment such as intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) and hand-held nebulizers.
• Provided teaching and assistance for IPPB, CPAP, BIPAP, oxygen, metered dose inhalers, and nebulizers.
• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, IPPB machines, and aerosol nebulizers.
• Open heart patient protocol, ezpap, and hyperinflation therapy via BiPAP vision or IPPB.
• Performed EKGs, IPPB, IS and hyperinflation therapy.
• Administered breathing treatments via nebulizer, IPV and IPPB.
• Perform treatments which include HHN's, IPPB's, IS, Peak flows, Bedside spirometry, and more.
• Facilitated oxygen and humidification therapy; delivered nebulizer and IPPB medications as needed* Involved in endotracheal and tracheotomy care

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• Experienced with utilizing, maintaining, and comprehending cardiopulmonary life support equipment and the proper use of invasive and non-invasive monitoring.
• Provided emergency care, including artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic life support, and advanced cardiac life support.
• Performed multiple transatlantic, in-flight life support operations providing medical stabilization of critically wounded soldiers evacuated from Iraq & Afghanistan.
• Performed outstanding patient care concerned with administering respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Evaluate and administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Ensured valuable, quality care by monitoring life support devices/systems and initiating therapeutic interventions, in coordination with physicians.
• Administered respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system.
• Administered life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under supervision of physician.
• Performed trachea care - Administered basic life support - Administer various respiratory prescriptions - Data entry
• Performed routine respiratory procedures and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Managed and monitored life support ventilators, general therapy, and general therapy equipment.
• Spearheaded as Instructor for Pediatric Life Support Certification and Neonatal Life Support Certification.
• Accomplished as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider.
• Provided oxygen and life support to patients during cardiac and/or respiratory emergencies.
• Provide respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Determine necessary settings on specialized equipment relative to life support.
• Maintained advanced cardiac and pediatric life support instructor status.
• Trained fellow medical professionals on advanced life support procedures.
• Experienced with ventilator management and life support systems.
• Instructed Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

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• Registered respiratory therapist in the PICU
• Provide respiratory therapy at various hospitals to Adults and Pediatric Patients in CV ICU, ICU, PICU and ER.
• Assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction of the adult and pediatric patients in the ER, ICU and PICU departments.
• Perform Respiratory Care in ICU, CVICU & PICU and on general floor in accordance with established departmental protocols.
• Managed Pediatric Team -Team of 13-20 Techs in PICU & 8-15 Techs in NICU & Infant Cardiac Surgery.
• Demonstrated competency in areas assigned (PICU, adult ICU, ER, Trauma Bay, etc.)
• Provide respiratory services in the NICU, PICU, pediatric ED, adult ICU and medical/surgical floors.
• Worked in critical care, ventilator management, pediatric ICU - HFN Therapy, PICU ventilator management.
• Worked with Cardiac Teams, Pediatric ICU (PICU) primarily providing support immediately after cardiac surgery.
• Provided high-quality respiratory care and knowledge in MICU, SICU, PICU, and Acute Care Floors.
• Worked in the ICU, NICU, and PICU during my tenure as a respiratory therapist.
• Salt Lake City, UT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Traveler Travel position within the PICU setting.
• Float on various units including MICI, SICU, PICU as well as numerous medical floors.
• Experienced in working in the pediatric ER, PICU, NICU & also general adult floors.
• Increased pediatric and newborn experience with rotations to PICU/NICU, and numerous other special care units.
• Worked in NICU, PICU and adult critical care which included an open heart unit.
• Performed respiratory duties as assigned by the medical staff in the NICU and PICU.
• Core area of expertise was in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Provided specialized RT services to NICU, PICU and all adult ICU's.
• Provided respiratory therapy in PICU, ER and the floors.

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• Administered oxygen and humidification therapy Responded to cardiopulmonary emergencies and renders care as per ACLS/BCLS standards.
• Maintain certifications in BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP as well as an active license for a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Certified in ACLS and CPR -My duties consist of patient assessments, daily physician's interventions, and chart reviews.
• Obtained BLS instructor certification, and one month later obtained Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor certification.
• Flight team training included ACLS, NALS, PALS certification, flight safety/emergency procedures, and wilderness survival certification.
• Responded to all cardiopulmonary emergency requests and rendered care as per ACLS standards with strong knowledge of the process.
• Achieved ACLS, PALS, and NRP Accomplishments Worked in the sleep clinic with medical director.
• Participated in a Code Blue based certification in the American heart Association s ACLS & BLS.
• Combined in-depth and expansive expertise with training & development strategies to instruct for PALS and ACLS.
• Served as instructor for the ACLS, NALS, Nursing Critical Care and Paramedic Programs.
• Teach ACLS classes, orient PT and OT therapy interns on oxygen set-up and use.
• Staff Respiratory Therapist/ACLS Instructor & Actively Taught ACLS (Formerly: Seventh Ward General Hospital)
• Have been involved in committees such as vent ambulation, healing commitments, ACLS instructor.
• Maintain current BLS, PALS and/or ACLS certification as well as current state licenses.
• Assigned to Code Blue team and administered CPR and ACLS on numerous occasions.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist accredited through the NBRC ACLS, NRP, and BLS provider
• Attended and completed ACLS, BLS, and telemetry monitoring certification courses.
• Obtained and keeps Current Certification in BLS, ACLS, and NRP.
• Initiated CPR, and other life saving measures, ACLS/BLS certified.
• Obtained Initial ACLS Certification and ACLS Took First ACLS Instructor Course.

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• Monitored patients physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, ABG, and blood chemistry changes.
• Monitor any blood chemistry changes.
• Monitor patient physiological responses to respiratory care including vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

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• Administered respiratory drugs and responded to adverse reactions.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to therapy
• Consult with physician of adverse reactions, collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals when planning respiratory treatments/therapist
• Fort Myers, FL - Monitor, record, report symptoms and pharmaceutical adverse reactions and changes in patient conditions.
• Educate patients and families on medicines, treatment regimes, activity level, adverse reactions and complications.
• Monitor patients' responses to therapy and consult with physicians on any adverse reactions.
• Work in collaboration and consult with physician for responses to adverse reactions.
• Assess patients for respiratory care/medication, and observe for any adverse reactions.
• Observed patients during treatment and reported any adverse reactions.
• Consult with physicians in the event of adverse reactions.
• Reported any patient s adverse reactions to Physician.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and independently take corrective actions based on established policy, protocol, and past experience.
• Listen and work closely with patients to achieve the maximum potential with minimal adverse reactions to the therapy modalities.
• Observe and record patient's progress and responses to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy.
• Administer hand-held nebulizer treatment to patients and monitor for adverse reactions.

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• Provided accurate patient assessment and treatment in a protocol-driven setting Initiation and management of mechanical ventilation, both conventional and non-invasive.
• Perform deep tracheal aspirations, following policy and procedure to remove accumulation of secretions and/or obtain specimen for culture.
• Trained more than 40 respiratory therapy students in the accurate administration of respiratory medication as well as mechanical ventilation.
• Worked closely team members to guide the development of clinical educational materials and review content for clinical accuracy.
• Generated accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data according to Sleep Center and established AASM guidelines.
• Documented and charged for procedure accurately and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital.
• Calibrate complex respiratory equipment such as volume ventilators and Blood Gas ISTAT analyzers to assure accurate performance.
• Documented therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performed patient assessments, administered drugs, and organized and maintained crucial patient records with the utmost accuracy
• Dispensed approved medications accurately and as scheduled followed up by appropriate education to patient and family.
• Submit accurate billing and documentation in accordance with RT protocol, company policy and state/federal regulations.
• Provided maintenance for all malfunctioning equipment, maintaining accurate records of inventory control and preventive maintenance.
• Document therapies and evaluations completely and accurately in the patient record whether manually or electronically.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy and consulted with physician when adverse reactions occurred.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures.
• Manage mid-to-high volume direct patient care with accuracy, resulting in high-level treatment effectiveness.
• Conduct response monitoring for each respiratory therapy and consult nursing/physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Revised job descriptions and core competencies to ensure accurate evaluations and performance management.
• Commended for maintaining high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring.
• Assessed effectiveness of intervention and accurately documented as per department and legal/regulatory standards.

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• Set up and monitoring of Pulse-Oximetry End-Tidal Co2 Monitoring.
• Conducted qualification testing for patients requiring (OCD) Oxygen Conserving Devices to ensure pt maintains adequate SpO2 levels during activity.
• Set up O2, Set up PAP, routine maintenance on all equipment, O2 tank and supply delivery.
• Reviewed home safety as applied to O2 tubing, throw rugs, hand rails, and fall risks.
• Participated in codes to maintain the patient airway is patent and O2 is normal by ventilation.
• Experience in ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, high flow O2 and aerosol treatment.
• Performed end-tidal CO2, ventilator management, suctioning, oxygen treatments, bedside assessment.
• Provide patients and families with education support for home required O2 and/or CPAP support.
• Maintained and monitored chest tubes, end tidal CO2, SaO2 and cardiac monitors.
• Performed oxygen assessments on patients to determine the correct liter flow of O2.
• Monitor O2 stats, document patient's progress according to HIPPA guidelines.
• Home O2 and CPAP set ups also included before discharge from hospital.
• Administer O2, aerosol therapy and pressure breathing treatments as ordered.
• Perform tracheal suctioning, O2/ aerosol therapy, and cardiopulmonary treatments.
• Open hearts, vent management, o2, treatment protocols.
• Perform bedside pulmonary function testing and end tidal CO2 monitoring.
• Receive and verify O2 orders from physicians and referral sources.
• Home O2 evaluation and setup along with discharge planning.
• Assess patients for Respiratory distress and O2 requirements.
• Use ResScan and Encore Pro2 software daily.

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• Perform both fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures including pulse oximetry, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Monitor patients' undergoing respiratory care through routine checks of oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry.
• Monitored residents' physiological responses to therapy using vital signs and pulse oximetry.
• Scheduled and completed comprehensive and nocturnal pulse oximetry testing on adults.
• Performed pulse oximetry monitoring and metered dose inhalers.
• Monitored oxygen saturation using Pulse Oximetry.
• Monitor patients' response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, auscultation of breath sounds, and pulse oximetry.
• Perform procedures such as suctioning, sterilization techniques, pulse oximetry, Electrocardiogram (ECG) and tracheotomy care.
• Set up oxygen based on physician's order or results from pulse oximetry reading taken by me.
• Complete patient assessments as related to respiratory care, set up oxygen and pulse oximetry as required.
• Administered breathing treatments, set-up oxygen, performed pulse oximetry checks, and cleaned and set-up equipment.
• Pulse Oximetry -including Overnight Studies Responds to all Codes and Traumas when appropriate for work assignment.
• Analyze breath, blood specimens and pulse oximetry to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
• Assessed patients with an overnight pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and listen to breath sounds.
• Pulse oximetry studies, patient histories, also took vital signs during home visits.
• Performed general floor therapy, including pulse oximetry, evaluation of pt.
• Monitored patient's using Pulse Oximetry, End Tidal Carbon Dioxide equipment.
• Conduct overnight pulse oximetry tests assisted with the use of VIRTUOX software.
• Administer aerosol therapy, pulse oximetry, and nasal tracheal suctioning.
• Rest, exercise, and nocturnal pulse oximetry testing in pt.

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• Registered Respiratory Therapist- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS).
• Interpreted and communicated new Rapid Response Team (RRT) policies developed by LTC Crowley to 250 physicians and support staff.
• Worked as an RRT II in an intensive care mobile environment to critical patients being transferred via air or ground transport.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) credentialed through National Board of Respiratory Care(NBRC), 12/96 - present.
• Practiced as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for Charleston Area Medical Center as per hospital policy and procedure.
• Obtained add-on specialty credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS).
• Worked in several areas of the hospital as an RRT including the ICU, ED, and newborn nursery.
• Provided comprehensive training in RRT/CRT techniques to nursing and other medical personnel as well as family members of patients.
• Lead RRT position involves direct resident care such as ventilator set up, changes, weaning, and maintaining.
• Communicate daily with the Hospital staff (MD, RN, PA RRT Etc) to assure appropriate patient care
• Evaluate and help improve the efficacy of the Disaster drills, RRT's and VAP reports to management.
• Served as RRT caring for patients in the Emergency Department, ICU, and acute care setting.
• Excelled in ability to customize/adapt conventional RRT/CRT techniques to meet the special needs of individual patients.
• Followed safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physician's orders overseen by the RRT.
• Managed a high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of RRT/CRT assistants and patients.
• Last assignment at Marquette General Regional Medical Center, Director: Pam O'Donnell, RRT
• Performed all duties associated with the daily requirements of a sound and knowledgeable RRT.
• Job Duties: Performed all RRT duties as lone therapist for 120 bed hospital.
• Focus Care Hospital, RRT in select unit, Women's Health Pavilion.
• Job Duties: Performed all RRT duties for home health care office.

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• Performed independent lung ventilation, oscillator, high frequency jet ventilation, and Nitric Oxide therapy for pulmonary hypertension.
• Administer and deliver nitric oxide to adult and neonatal patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Disease.
• Delivered inhaled nitric oxide to ventilator patients as ordered by the physician.
• Monitored patient response to oxygen, humidification, and nitric oxide therapy.
• Administered nitric oxide to critical care adults with pulmonary hypertension.
• Assisted in initiating and maintaining support on Nitric Oxide administration.
• Conduct nitric oxide therapy on patients with pulmonary hypertension.
• Initiated and monitored patients which required Nitric Oxide Therapy.
• Provided liquid ventilation and nitric oxide therapy.
• Administered nitric oxide to distressed respiratory neonates.
• Managed patients using oscillator and nitric oxide.
• Treat patients using Conventional Mechanical Ventilation, HFOV, HFJV, Nitric Oxide Administration, VDR, and NCPAP.
• Assist surgeons with respiratory intervention such as mechanical ventilation and nitric oxide when RT is needed in surgical area.
• Experienced in heart/lung transplants, Left Ventricular Assist Device and Nitric Oxide Ventilation *Further work history provided upon request
• Played role in the management of patients on ECMO and on Nitric Oxide Therapy for Pulmonary Hypertension.
• Administered and set-up Inhaled Nitric Oxide for patients in the operating room during lung and heart transplants.
• Included experience with conventional ventilators, HFOV, inhaled nitric oxide, and BiPAP/CPAP machines.
• Participated in a double blind study involving Nitric Oxide inhalation in the adult population.
• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and nitric oxide delivery systems.
• Worked in the operating room with CV surgeons to administer nitric oxide.

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• Administer breathing and oxygen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, Positive airway pressure therapy and incentive spirometry treatments.
• Provide Hyperinflation Therapy using Incentive Spirometry, CPAP and BIPAP when clinically indicated.
• Coach and administer therapy to patients using MetaNeb system and incentive spirometry.
• Ensured bronchial hygiene through incentive spirometry and specialized breathing techniques.
• Educated post-surgical cardiac patients in the use of Incentive Spirometry device
• Conduct bedside pulmonary functions tests and incentive spirometry.
• Administered chest physiotherapy and incentive spirometry.
• General floor and incentive spirometry.
• Provide therapy such as chest physiotherapy, PEP therapy, incentive spirometry, proper breathing techniques on exertion and at rest.
• Performed bronchial hygiene therapy such as clapping, vibrating, postural drainage, breathing exercises, and incentive spirometry.
• Instruct and administer hyperinflation devices such as EZPAP, PEP, incentive spirometry, IPPB, and flutter valve.
• Teach Incentive Spirometry and explain the importance of properly conducting exercise to provide the best benefit for the patient.
• Performed general floor therapy, including SVN, MDI, CPT, incentive spirometry and CPAP and BiPAP therapy.
• Perform bronchial hygiene therapy, EZPAP treatments, incentive spirometry, pulmonary function tests, and chest physiotherapy.
• Provide patient education and training on medications, inhalers, spacers, flutter valve, and incentive spirometry.
• Worked with patients on mechanical ventilation and provided HHN, incentive spirometry, and chest percussion therapy treatments.
• Performed chest physiotherapy and instructed patients on the purpose and technique of incentive spirometry and flutter valve.
• Encouraged breathing exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing, GAIT training, incentive spirometry and peak flow therapy.
• Teach and Set up Incentive spirometry, peak meters, MDI's and vibratory PEP.
• Educated patients how to perform deep breathing exercises and the proper use of incentive spirometry.

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• Perform ALS/BLS skills alongside RN and physician staff in order to monitor patient s cardiopulmonary status.
• Maintained respiratory license and BLS card and performed on call duties as required.
• Maintained certifications BLS, NALS, PALS and Audiology as required.
• Maintained current respiratory licensing and BLS card.
• Provide BLS training to clinical personnel.
• Maintained current license, NALS, PALS and BLS card.
• Provided after hours troubleshooting and service when needed.Registered Respiratory Therapist - NBRC, Texas Respiratory Care PractionerBLS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTOR
• Assisted a team of RNs with BLS until paramedics arrived on scene.
• Played a key role as a BLS Instructor for recertification process.
• Served as primary and secondary BLS/NRP instructor for all healthcare disciplines.
• Obtained BLS Instructor certification and taught classes to healthcare providers.
• Participate in establishing plan of care and treatment obtaining patient history,blood labls, medical data.
• License: A-7026 Holds current certification in BLS, NRP, and PALS Current member of NBRC
• Organized and implemented trach tube changes to Nursing staff and Residents * BLS Certified
• up dating BLS provider certification exp.

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• Demonstrated clinical expertise in mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Performed and set-up equipment management such as oxygen therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• Set up and operated devices, mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Prepare or test devices, like mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators.
• Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.

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• Provide urgent attention and follow up, including mechanical ventilation and artificial respiration.
• Performed external cardiac massage and artificial respiration on a regular basis.
• Performed external cardiac massage and artificial respiration.
• Performed emergency procedures such as artificial respiration and cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
• Assist patients with artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation using mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas/oxygen administration apparatuses.
• Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation by providing artificial respirations and compressions.
• Assisted in handling critical and emergency cases like artificial respiration for example, endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy.

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• Operate medical equipment and machinery to assist patients in rehabilitation therapy to restore pulmonary function according to Federal and State regulations.
• Obtain authorization for durable medical equipment and services from insurance companies and ensure compliance with insurance regulations, including Medicare.
• Received customer service calls for durable medical equipment supplies re-orders, troubleshoot respiratory equipment and/or solve customer complaints and/or concerns.
• Develop and implement plans that helped capture potential and existing markets for oxygen, respiratory and durable medical equipment.
• Designated as System Controller of Home Medical Equipment computer system independent of hospital computer system.
• Educated patients and family members on discharge instructions for required pharmaceutical products and medical equipment.
• Worked with independent home medical equipment companies to improve Respiratory component and patient care.
• Connected patients to ventilators and other medical equipment to lessen effects of hampered breathing.
• Coordinated delivery of medical equipment with patients and DME providers as prescribed by physician.
• Developed training guidelines for all clinical areas within Delmarva Medical Equipment Inc.
• Experience with all types of medical equipment pertaining to respiratory therapy.
• Maintained oxygen and CPAP durable medical equipment to ensure full functionality.
• Set up respiratory medical equipment and educated on respiratory diseases.
• Manage inventory of durable medical equipment including maintenance and repairs.
• Spearheaded major revision of Genesis Home Medical Equipment marketing brochure.
• Delivered respiratory based medical equipment to patients in their home.
• Lead therapist in an independent durable medical equipment company.
• Administered effective patient intakes and authorized durable medical equipment.
• Staff therapist for a national durable medical equipment company.
• Maintained and implemented necessary medical equipment for respiratory care.

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• Performed patient assessments, respiratory treatment procedures, and provided education and/or instruction to patients to gain cooperation or mitigate fears.
• Administer bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including: aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy, and therapeutic gas administration.
• Develop and revised protocol for respiratory equipment and treatment procedures manual in respiratory department.
• Interpret physician orders and instructions, evaluated patient needs regarding medication and treatment procedures.
• Perform treatment procedures and administer common medications and utilize knowledge of their effects/side effects.
• Explained and educated patients about treatment procedures.
• Gained and maintained cooperation and trust from patients by explaining treatment procedures, plan of care, and options.
• Explain diagnosis and treatment procedures to patients and help them better understand ways to treat their particular disease process.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to help allay fears, and help answer any questions they may have.
• Educated patients about their disease, treatment procedures, and medication to gain cooperation and alleviate fears.
• Explain and educate treatment procedures to patients and family members to gain cooperation as well as understanding.
• Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and lower any possible fears they might have.
• Educated patients and their families about their conditions, and explained treatment procedures to patients.
• Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and educate patients on their treatment regimens.
• Educated and instructed patient and their family in ongoing treatment procedures, plans and medications.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients, including properly fitting masks for PAP therapy.
• Expounded upon treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and alleviate fears.
• Educate patients on all respiratory treatment procedures and counsel them as needed.
• Explained treatment procedures to patients and their family to keep them informed.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and give them confidence.

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• Experienced with BIPAP and CPAP as well as Servo-I, PB-840 ventilators and their respective modes and settings.
• Operated the following ventilators in the ICU setting: Hamilton G5, Servo I, and Trilogy.
• Draw arterial samples for analysis, place patients on BiPAP/CPAP and Servo i when medically necessary.
• Cleaned, set up and calibrated the new adult circuits for the 840 and servo ventilators.
• Initiated, managed, and terminated mechanical ventilation via the Servo-I on children and adults.
• Perform vent checks, maintenance and troubleshooting on the Servo-i ventilating system.
• Worked with ventilators such as Servo 900 B & C series.
• Experienced in setting up, monitoring and troubleshooting SERVO-I ventilator.
• Set up Non-Invasive Ventilation via BiPAP or Servo-I ventilator.
• Oversee the use of LTV and Servo ventilators.
• Experience with Servo-I, LTV and V-60 ventilators.
• Worked with Siemens Servo 300A Ventilator.
• Vent: Servo s, Bi-pap, C pap, Vela, I-vent, LTV and 740's etc:
• Worked with Servo I, AVEA, HFOV (3100A & 3100B).
• Work with the Servo I and the Vision BIPAP.
• Initiated and titrated conventional/non-conventional mechanical ventilation on pediatric and adult patients via the Servo 300 and Servo i ventilators.
• Assisted in transportation of critical patients with Servoi ventilator.
• Worked with ventilators; Dragger E4, Servo I, Neonatal SiPaP, Hamilton G5, Hamilton C1, Hamilton MR1.
• Managed ventilators: Servo-I, Esprit, PB7200, and Drager Transport Ventilator & NVS (Vision), NCPAP.
• Worked with Ventilators: Servo I, Puritan Bennett 840/7200, LTV1200, Revel Portable, BiPAP Vision and Airvo 2

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• Achieved quality respiratory care on med floors, geriatric floor, nursery, CVICU, MICU, and sleep lab.LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
• Work in SICU and MICU making ventilator changes and suctioning patients, changing ET tube tape and performing vent.
• Perform Respiratory Therapy duties in CCU, SICU, MICU, CVTLICU, Med Surgery
• Serve as staff therapist in MICU, ER and general care floors.
• Provided advanced level respiratory care for patients in MICU and ED.
• Treated patients in CICU, MICU, ER, Pediatric ER, Medicine and Pediatric Wards.
• Worked in various departments such as MICU, SICU, ER and floors.
• Experience in Hospital setting, ICU, SICU, MICU, ER.
• Work primarily within the CTICU, MICU, and SICU settings.
• Specialized experience in CCU, MICU, NICU, NTICU care.
• Work efficiently in ICU, CCU, MICU, and ER
• 34950Specialized in TICU, SICU, MICU and CVICU.
• Inserted over 200 Arterial lines in MICU and SICU.
• Recommend changes to MD in MICU and NICU.
• Work in MICU and BURN ICU.
• Preformed all aspects and assisted in all areas of respiratory care in the ICUs including PICI, MICU, and SICU.
• Provide care for hospital patients in the Emergency Department, PACU, Neuro ICU, and MICU.
• Covered MICU, SICU, ER and Med/Surg floors as it pertains to Pulmonary Care.
• Assisted in urgent and emergent intubations mainly in the MICU.
• Worked in the NICU, SICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiac ICU, ER, and general floors.

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• Provided adult, pediatric and neonatal care at numerous levels of support in MSICU, NEURO-ICU, CARDIO-ICU and ER units.
• Provided bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation for patients in MSICU, NTICU, and ED.
• Worked with aerosol generators (MSICU CVICU) to support respiration and maintain patient's oxygen supply.
• Worked in the SICU as a lead therapist, managing critical patients with respiratory needs.
• Provided high-quality respiratory care in areas including ER, SICU, NICU and Adult Floors.
• Worked primarily in ER and TSICU, some open heart experience.
• Direct and monitor as Lead Respiratory Therapist in NSICU.
• Expanded program to include SICU.
• Provide care for the following areas: ER, ICU, CCU, SICU, Pediatric, and general floor treatments.
• Perform Respiratory Therapy in ICU, SICU, CCU, CVICU, ER, Med Surgery, Psych,
• Work on general floors, CVICU, MSICU and NICU.
• Worked in SICU two days a week.

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• Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and - Cardiovascular Recovery Intensive Care Unit Provide respiratory treatments under physician's orders.
• Assess and treat cardiopulmonary patients to provide routine respiratory treatments including aerosols, NPPV, invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Document patient response to respiratory treatments; provide recommendation of appropriate outpatient home pulmonary regiment.
• Provide general respiratory treatments * Weaned patients off ventilators * Provided any respiratory interventions if needed
• Worked collaboratively with the clinical professors and other licensed therapists to develop appropriate respiratory treatments.
• Provided respiratory treatments to infants, children and adolescents who suffered from pulmonary disorders.
• Provide appropriate respiratory treatments to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Managed ventilator care and provided respiratory treatments to patients in intensive care areas.
• Performed blood gas analyses, stat electrolytic analyses and complex respiratory treatments.
• Worked as a Respiratory Therapist administering respiratory treatments to adult patients.
• Provided Respiratory treatments and rehabilitation to post-op patients per hospital policy.
• Delivered respiratory treatments to residents with pulmonary and cardiac abnormalities.
• Administer emergency respiratory treatments to heart attack and stroke patients.
• Provide respiratory treatments and initiating mechanical ventilation as needed.
• Provided patient education on respiratory treatments and respiratory equipment.
• Performed, assessed and monitored patients on respiratory treatments.
• Administer schedules respiratory treatments to patients and aerosol administration.
• Administer Oxygen, aerosol therapy and other respiratory treatments.
• Set up equipment, medication and administer respiratory treatments.
• Verify and administer respiratory treatments according to physician orders.

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