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Brianna Waller

Gibsonville

Summary

Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Moses Cone Hospital, skilled in ventilator management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective airway management and comprehensive care. Adept at performing critical assessments and delivering emergency medical care, ensuring high-quality support for patients with complex respiratory conditions.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Moses Cone Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Moses Cone Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC
05-2023

Skills

  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Patient care documentation
  • Drug administration trained
  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Physical assessments
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator management
  • Emergency medical care
  • Medication administration
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • First aid and CPR
  • Intubation
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Airway management
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Equipment setup
  • Blood gas analysis

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Moses Cone Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Moses Cone Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Rockingham Community College

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