PATRICIA WILLIAMS

Performed Pulmonary Function tests.

Managed Cpap Clinic: Fitting sleep patients with cpap equipment; ordering and maintaining cpap supplies; including masks, cpap machines.

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments for patients with various pulmonary conditions.
• Provided emergency assistance to patients experiencing breathing difficulties or distress due to asthma attacks or COPD exacerbations.
• Assisted with respiratory care procedures such as oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy.
• Performed pulmonary function tests, including spirometry and diffusion capacity studies.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Educated patients on proper inhaler techniques and respiratory health management.
• Educated patients about lifestyle modifications necessary for managing their respiratory conditions.
• Assisted in diagnostic testing, including pulmonary function tests and sleep studies.
• Evaluated effectiveness of treatments and reported any changes in a patient's condition to physician staff members.
• Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while administering treatments to patients.
• Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records accurately.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintained patient records and prepared reports on patient progress.
• Coordinated with other health care professionals regarding patient care plans.
• Administered medications prescribed by physicians for the treatment of respiratory conditions.
• Provided support during emergency situations, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Provided support services to families of critically ill patients undergoing intensive care treatment.
• Attended regular in-service training sessions related to respiratory care practices.
• Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
• Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
• Applied restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques during procedures to reduce radiation exposure.