Respiratory Therapist Care

PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly motivated, result-oriented dependable experienced Respiratory Therapist. Proven ability to initiate appropriate action, follow instructions and carry out tasks in an efficient manner. Proficient in working in long term and acute clinical hospital setting. Team player with effective interpersonal communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.

KEY AREAS OF STRENGTH and CERTIFICATIONS

• ACLS/BCLS • Board Certified in California and Texas

• RRT • Goal oriented

• Independent Worker • Work Ethic

• Creative Problem Solver • 15 yrs+ Experience in Respiratory Care

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas NeuroRehab Center Respiratory Therapist

February 2014-present 1106 W. Dittmar Austin, TX 78745

Responsibilites included overseeing 40 bed acute care patients. Maintaining ventilator life support systems, placing and removing tracheostomies, administering breathing treatments, assisitng physicians with bronchoscopy procedures, pulmonary toiletry, obtaining arterial blood gases, efficient documentation, stocking respiratory supplies in a freestanding department. Rounding with physicains daily and assisting in developing patient care plans. Member of Rapid Response team.

Good Samaritan Hospital Respiratory Therapist

January 1998-2012 San Jose, CA

Worked in a large hospital facility that consisted of Adult ICU/Floor Therapy, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, and ER. Responsibilities included determining appropriateness and provided recommendations for respiratory care services, taking into consideration the needs of different age groups, cognitive abilities and development status. Initiated new routine orders within time specified in department policies and procedures. Recommended changes in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to physicians, nursing staff and coworkers. While working in the NICU, became proficient in Servo I Ventilator, High Frequency Oscillator, NeoPuff, Nitric Oxide. As a member of the Neonatal Transport became proficient in intubations.

REFERENCES

Excellent professional & personal reference contact details are listed below:

Reference Name: Susan Mayberry, Manager

Company Name: Texas NeuroRehab

Tele: 512-***-****

Email Address: adxisf@r.postjobfree.com

Reference Name: Laura Gilbey MD, Pulmonologist

Company Name: Texas NeuroRehab

Position/Title: Medical Director

Primary Tele: 512-***-****

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