Tonya Hedge
Trumann
Summary
Highly motivated Respiratory Therapist with a desire to take on new challenges and interested in the Team Leader position. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and looking to advance my career by taking that next professional step.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden
West Memphis
06.2020 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with various conditions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and therapy techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center
Jonesboro
01.2013 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with various conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Trained new staff on protocols, equipment use, and patient care standards.
- 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.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas12-2012
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Respiratory medication administration
- Respiratory care protocols
Certification
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Adult Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- STABLE Provider
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden
06.2020 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Black River Technical College