Yvonne Grage

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 32 years' experience in all Respiratory healthcare settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

CRT Respiratory Therapist at Baptist Health Extended Care - Little Rock (2003-11 – Present)

• Delivered services following guidelines established by NBRC agency to keep company compliant.
• Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
• Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
• Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
• Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
• Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments using SMV, SMI, 840 Ventilators, ABG's. all Respiratory equipment.

CRT at Cornerstone LTACH (2015-05 – 2017-10)

• Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
• Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
• Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
• Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor at Wabash County Hospital (1996-04 – 2003-10)

• Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit, reduce overtime and cut costs.
• Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
• Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Supervised team of technicians, interns and support staff.
• Trained newly hired therapist.
• Worked closely with Department Director to maintain day-to-day operations.

Sleep Technologist at Goshen Hospital (1993-04 – 1996-03)

• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
• Tracked patients during tests with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
• Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.

CRT at Koskiousko Community Hospital (1989-03 – 1993-03)

• Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
• Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
• Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
• Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
• Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy – California College Of Health Sciences (1992-12)

Some College (No Degree) in Sleep Tech – Sleep Study - Akron, OH