Dallas Collett
Fayetteville
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with proven skills in patient monitoring and emergency care. Recognized for adaptability and attention to detail in administering treatments and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic records.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical care interventions.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical solutions
Omaha
01.2019 - 07.2021
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing
Omaha
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Administered respiratory treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic records.
Respiratory Therapist
UK Healthcare
Lexington
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical care interventions.
- Administered respiratory treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-2013
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Mechanical ventilation
- Critical care interventions
- Patient assessment
- Medical gas administration
- Care coordination
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
07.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Medical solutions
01.2019 - 07.2021
Respiratory Therapist
IU Health Methodist Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing
08.2016 - 07.2017
Respiratory Therapist
UK Healthcare
05.2012 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Somerset Community College