Mary Johnson
Grifton
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at ECU Health Medical Center, skilled in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective treatment administration and a caring bedside manner. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans, ensuring optimal respiratory support for critically ill patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
ECU Health Medical Center
Greenville
01.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments and monitored patient respiratory status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory diseases and treatment options.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and effectiveness of therapies.
- 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.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05.2024
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Caring bedside manner
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment administration
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
ECU Health Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pitt Community College