Trina Wolfe
Brooksville
Summary
Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood
08.2010 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments following physician orders and established protocols.
- Evaluated patient respiratory function using diagnostic tools and assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients on respiratory care techniques and self-management strategies.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal functionality and safety.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Trained new staff on respiratory therapy procedures and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient needs and update care plans accordingly.
- Participated in emergency drills to ensure readiness for respiratory crises.
- Implemented infection control measures to safeguard patient health during treatments.
- Communicated effectively with families to address concerns and provide education.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis and sleep studies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Maysvillle Community College
Morehead, KY12-2011
Skills
- Administering respiratory therapy
- Evaluating patient function
- Maintaining respiratory equipment
- Training staff on procedures
- Managing mechanical ventilation
- Patient education techniques
- Effective communication
- Electronic health records
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Ethics and professionalism
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory medication administration
- Non-invasive ventilation
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Elizabeth Healthcare
08.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Maysvillle Community College