Quantia Miller
El Dorado
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with proven skills in airway management, patient education, and mechanical ventilation. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
South Arkansas Regional Hospital
El Dorado, AR
01.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted assessments of patients' respiratory conditions and collaborated on care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted therapy based on real-time patient feedback.
- Trained new staff on protocols, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
Respiratory Therapist
Ouachita County Medical Center
Camden, AR
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Led quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR05-2017
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
El Dorado, AR05-2010
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Treatment administration
- Team collaboration
- Equipment cleaning
- Strong clinical judgment
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Spirometer reading
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Reporting and documentation
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ventilator management
- Blood gas analysis
- First aid and CPR
- Drug administration trained
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Emergency care
- Problem-solving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)
- CPR/AED
- Excellent communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
South Arkansas Regional Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Ouachita County Medical Center
06.2018 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Arkansas Community College
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
5 year Service Award
I have been an employer at South Arkansas Regional Hospital for 5 years. I am a hard worker that is willing to helping anyone. I work well with others and I am very dependable. I enjoy caring for patients and helping them and their family members feel comfortable while being in a healthcare environment.