RESUME SUMMARY
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 10+ years of experience in dynamic health care settings. Solid expertise in cardiopulmonary diseases, treatment methods, respiratory rehabilitation, ventilator management, and protocols and diagnostic procedures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Centerburg Respiratory & Speciality Rehab Centre, Centerburg, OH
Respiratory Therapist, September 2014–present
- Use expert knowledge of respiratory therapy standards to assist physicians with outpatient procedures, including bronchoscopies, cardioversions, and laryngoscopies
- Administer respiratory rehabilitation and implement care plans for 120+ patients while educating them on respiratory care and pulmonary medication use
- Provide patient-specific recommendations to physicians in developing 50+ treatment plans, resulting in weaning 30+ patients from mechanical ventilation
- Change trach tubes, replace artificial airways, and prepare and manage ventilators for 50+ patients
- Perform tracheal suctioning, O2/aerosol therapy, and cardiopulmonary treatments
Kindred Hospital, Mansfield, OH
Respiratory Therapy, July 2010–September 2014
- Respiratory therapist in a 50-bed ward, conducting 300 patient assessments, and administering 500+ doses of prescribed medical gases and aerosol drugs
- Relieved 200+ patients of respiratory distress and mechanically ventilated 100 patients, administrating lifesaving procedures for acute and chronic illnesses
- Prioritized quality principles for continuous improvement, attaining 100% satisfaction on patient satisfaction discharge surveys
- Mentored 3+ respiratory therapists on equipment use and respiratory care procedures, which increased their KPI scores by 47%
EDUCATION
BS Respiratory Therapy
North Central State College, Mansfield, OH
- Honors: manga cum laude (GPA: 3.8/4.0)
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed by State Medical Board of Ohio
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care
- BCLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS, and NRP Certified