Latarsha

7/19/2011
Durham, NC

Position Desired

Respiratory Therapist
Durham, NC
Yes

Resume

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
• Ventilator wearing protocols • Modified Bruce Stress Testing • Tracheotomy
care
• EKGs • Oxygen setup • Holter Monitors
• EEG's • PFT's, • CPAP
• VPAP • BIPAP setup • Venipunctures
• OSHA blood-borne pathogens • Medical terminology • Arterial Blood Gases
• Finger sticks • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Respiratory Therapist 10/10- Present
• In accordance with physician orders, performs various respiratory care procedures such
as medicated aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, oxygen administration, tracheostomy changes,
and lung hyperinflation.
• Assesses patients and uses patient driven protocols to determine effective treatment plans and
uses ventilator weaning protocols to safely discontinue ventilator therapy.
• Performs duties that include management of mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, BIPAP, airway care and suctioning, ABGs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, nebulizer administration, chest physiotherapy, patient teaching and pulmonary toilet.

Maria Parham Hospital
Respiratory Therapist 05/10- Present
• Administering Respiratory Care and Cardiopulmonary Care to patients of all ages including
related routine procedures
• Emergency laboratory test procedures, and performs critical care, educational and supervisory duties in the absence of Respiratory Care Supervisor on night shift
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WellPoint- Health Management Corporation Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Professional –
Respiratory Therapist 09/07 -12/09
• Providing guidance as a Respiratory Health Coach to respiratory condition management members to help them make positive lifestyle changes for example: Asthma, COPD, Trach care, Spirometry, Peak flow meters and Smoking cessation
• Collaborating with other Health Professionals in the company to improve the health of members
• Manage own client base on a consultation basis only
• Self scheduling to coordinate with 15 additional therapists.
• Submitting weekly payroll with 100% accuracy and honesty
• Working on projects within the company to improve organizational vision – One Company – One Team.






Lake Taylor Rehabilitation Facility
Traveling Respiratory Therapist 04/07 – 06/07
• Mechanical Ventilation Rehabilitation
• Therapy Implement Weaning
• Protocols Bronchodilator
• Therapy Volume Expansion Diagnostic Procedures including tracheotomy changes and Trach care

Atlantic Medical Incorporated
Respiratory Therapist 06/05 – 10/06
• Performs equipment setup CPAP, BIPAP, VPAP, OXYGEN
• Provides patient education
• Performs complete and professional assessments
Verifies Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance policies
Maintain Respiratory Log and patient data for equipment and maintenance checks
• Experienced in renting, selling and marketing durable medical equipment in
Virginia and North Carolina

Halifax Heart Center
Respiratory Therapist 09/04 – 09/05
• Independently manage Cardiac and Pulmonary labs
• Efficiently schedule diagnostic procedures for multiple physicians
• Responsible for ordering supplies
• Trouble shooting equipment performance 
problems
• Software upgrades for multiple program devices and for new and changing technical data
• Diagnostic testing procedures that include Holter monitoring recorders, ECG's, Stress testing, pacemaker Mechanical ventilation, special therapeutic and diagnostic proced...

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