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.
