Occupation:Respiratory Therapist |
Location:Marcus Hook, PA |
Education Level:Bachelor |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
CAREER SUMMARY A self-motivated, problem solving, healthcare professional with 30+ years of Respiratory Therapy experience. I have worked in every environment from long-term care facilities to large teaching institutions I have worked in every capacity associated with respiratory therapy from staff therapist to Area Director. I have extensive experience with all patient population from neonates to geriatrics. I have a strong work ethic, withe a proven ability to effectively cultivate and manage a diverse group of healthcare professionals to motivate them in the delivery of a high standard of care, while working in unison with other staff, volunteers and physicians. SKILL SUMMARY - Patient Assessment - Basic EKG - Breath Sounds - Chest Physiotherapy - Peak Flow Rate - Drawing Arterial Blood Gasses: - Pulmonary Function Testing - Arterial Line - Rate and Work of Breathing - Brachial Artery - Transcutaneous Monitoring - Radial Artery - Arterial Blood Gases - Extubation - Puncture - Intubation Assistance - Analysis - Incentive Spirometry - Airway Management Devices/ Suctioning - Infection Control Procedures - Check Intra-cuff Pressure - Medication Delivery - Endotracheal Tube/ Suctioning - 02 Therapy: - Nasal Airway Placement - Experience in - Nasal Airway/ Suctioning - General Adult - Oral Airway/ Placement - Intensive Care Unit - Oropharyngeal/ Suctioning - Neonatal ICU - Sputum Specimen Collection - Pediatrics - Tracheostomy/ Suctioning - Subacute -Ventilator Set Up and Care: -in-servicing - Volume Vents - Respiratory staff - High Frequency Jet Ventilator - Nursing - High Frequency Oscillator -First year interns - Weaning - Education -Respiratory Students