Lashora Davis, RRT
Louisville
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with several years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing copd, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Hospital
Louisville
03.2024 - Current
- Work with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans
- Elevate progress of treatment, document care by updating charts and records
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Louisville
Louisville
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Provides/coordinates clinical respiratory services under physician orders
- Consult with physicians and health care professionals regarding patient/resident status
- Monitor patient/resident progress and update respiratory care plan
- Provide general respiratory therapeutic services such as tracheostomy care while patient/resident is on the ventilator, oxygen therapy, humification therapy, and suction therapy
- Educate patients/residents/families with regard to relevant disease, medications, equipment, purpose of procedures, steps of procedure benefits, risks, and alternatives
Respiratory Therapist
Norton Healthcare
Louisville
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Jewish Hospital
Louisville
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory therapy
- Emergency care
- Intubation assistance
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Professionalism
- Caring bedside manner
Certification
- BLS exp 6/30/2026
- ACLS exp 10/31/2026
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Norton Healthcare
05.2023 - 03.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Louisville
03.2023 - 05.2024
Respiratory Therapy Student
Jewish Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College