Joe Lambert
Tolleson
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in assessing and treating patients. Handles both acute and chronic concerns using optimal approaches based on sound medical standards. Trained in respiratory and skilled at maintaining documentation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs.
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Applied information from blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions.
- Managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance.
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage.
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carl T Hayden Va. Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2018
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs.
- Applied information from blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions.
- Maintained optimal function of mechanical ventilators, capnometers, and aerosol generators to deliver reliable treatments.
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance.
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient.
Education
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ11.2006
Skills
- Blood gas analysis
- Intubation
- Emergency medical care
- Patient instruction
- Document conditions
- Educate patients
- Problem-solving
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen therapy
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Emergency care
- Deliver treatment
- Monitor patients
- Teamwork
Certification
ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carl T Hayden Va. Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2018
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Apollo College
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