Tricia Evans
Eden
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Cone Health System, adept at optimizing ventilator settings and enhancing patient outcomes through advanced airway management and strong clinical judgment. Proven ability to mentor peers and educate patients, ensuring adherence to best practices in respiratory care and emergency medical response.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cone Health System
06.2022 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Rockingham
12.2010 - 02.2025
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Sciences
San Diego, CA11-2005
GED -
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC08-1998
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Patient care documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ventilator management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and caregiver education
- Emergency medical care
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical leadership
- Treatment plan development
- Equipment cleaning
- Equipment setup
- Intubation
- Infection control
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cone Health System
06.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
08.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UNC Rockingham
12.2010 - 02.2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Sciences
GED -
Rockingham Community College
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