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Amanda Benningfield

Lexington

Summary

Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health Lexington
02.2024 - Current
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Norton Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for comprehensive patient care planning and execution.
  • Utilized advanced ventilator management techniques, optimizing patient ventilation support while minimizing complications.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patient needs.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to problem solve complex respiratory situations, contributing to more efficient and effective treatment strategies.
  • Worked in a PICU setting

Respiratory Therapist PRN

UK Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Gave breathing treatments, percussion therapy, set up high flow nasal cannula, asses for oxygen needs for floor pediatric patients.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Ephraim McDowell Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatments by developing strong rapport and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Educated patients and families on various respiratory disorders, empowering them with knowledge for better selfmanagement.
  • Performed regular diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, contributing valuable data to inform clinical decisionmaking.

Respiratory Therapy Student

Baptist Health Lexington
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Gained proficiency in various respiratory therapy modalities including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, and non-invasive ventilatory support.
  • Ensured proper equipment functionality by performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues when necessary.
  • Assisted patients with chronic lung conditions by recommending appropriate devices for home use and providing education on proper usage techniques.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to new clinical settings during rotation assignments throughout the hospital system.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05-2020

Skills

  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Airway management
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Ventilator management
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Respiratory medication administration

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Health Lexington
02.2024 - Current

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Norton Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 02.2024

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Ephraim McDowell Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022

Respiratory Therapist PRN

UK Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2022

Respiratory Therapy Student

Baptist Health Lexington
07.2019 - 08.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Bluegrass Community And Technical College

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