Aeysha Stockrahm
West Terre Haute
Summary
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist experienced in patient assessment, blood gas analysis, and airway management. Achieved improved patient outcomes and enhanced protocol adherence through critical thinking and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Focused on delivering cost-effective care and advancing respiratory therapy practices.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Greene County General Hospital
Linton
10.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop effective care strategies.
- Trained new staff on protocols for delivering respiratory care services.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Vincennes
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Administered aerosolized medications in the form of nebulizers, inhalers and other devices.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Monitored patient responses to interventions and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Monitored patient progress through physical assessments, laboratory results and diagnostic studies.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to evaluate lung function and breathing capacity.
- Evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by assessing changes in patient symptoms and vital signs.
- Assessed patient's response to treatments and reported any adverse reactions or changes in condition promptly to physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Vincennes
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' respiratory status and vital signs.
- Assisted in emergency interventions for critical patients in distress.
- Evaluated and assessed patient respiratory health under supervision of respiratory therapist.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in medical records.
- Identified potential risks associated with respiratory conditions through physical assessment techniques.
- Analyzed laboratory results obtained from sputum cultures or chest x-rays for diagnosis purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and observed changes in symptoms for evaluation purposes.
- Met regularly with supervisor to discuss performance goals and objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Ventilator management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Aerosol therapy administration
- Respiratory assessment
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical decision making
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Effective communication
- Team building
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Greene County General Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
06.2020 - 03.2021
Student Respiratory Therapist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
08.2019 - 05.2021