Sierra Elliget
San Tan Valley
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience in a level 1 trauma and 1 year in a SNF healthcare setting. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management including tracheostomy proficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation
Mesa, AZ
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing tracheostomy care and management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ06.2020
Skills
- Arterial Punctures
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Nitric Oxide
- Critical Care Experience including; Trauma, Neuro, Cardiovascular, Lung Transplantation, Med/Surg
- ER experience
- Some NICU experience
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Complex Problem Solving
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Pima Medical Institute
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