Anna Smith
Walton
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive NICU experience at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, skilled in mechanical ventilation management and airway management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, ensuring optimal respiratory health for neonatal patients. Experienced in high-risk and medically complex deliveries such as, CDH, CHAOS, CPAM, CHD, MCA, eta. Has history of consistently taking on the role of unit lead for both nightshift and dayshift.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
Cincinnati, OH
10.2020 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
- Participated in high-risk labor and deliveries.
- Led case discussions to optimize treatment strategies in complex cases.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Took on the role and responsibility of unit lead.
- Supported surgical teams during complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient breathing support.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Customized respiratory care plans to address unique needs of pediatric patients, enhancing comfort and cooperation.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH05-2020
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Neonatal intensive care
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
10.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College