HOLLIE EDWARDS
Meridian
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist known for strong critical thinking and effective teamwork. Proficient in executing prompt interventions and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient support. With 30+ years of clinical experience and dedication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital of Meridian
Meridian
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered respiratory therapy treatments under supervision, ensuring exceptional patient care.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness by monitoring patient vital signs throughout sessions.
- Optimized operational efficiency by preparing necessary equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Instructed patients on correct usage of inhalers, nebulizers, and respiratory equipment.
- Worked with healthcare professionals to create comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Documented all therapies provided to maintain precise patient records.
- Executed prompt interventions for identified high-risk situations.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function assessments.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing-Dallas TX
Dallas
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Covid crisis
- mechanical ventilation, high-flow therapies, Bipap, AVAP, adult intubation and airway management, ABG obtaining and analysis.
- Worked in NICU and present at births in C-sections, neo-resuscitation and stimulation, neo-mechanical ventilation, bubble CPAP, neo-high flow.
Respiratory Therapist
HC Watkins Hospital
Quitman
01.2012 - 01.2015
- ER trauma (adults and peds), assisted with endotracheal intubation, ventilator management, Bipap, CPAP, high-flow, ABG (obtaining and analysis), oxygen therapy
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
Meridian
01.2010 - 08.2013
- assisted with endotracheal intubation, codes with ACLS protocol, ventilator initiation and management
Respiratory Therapist
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center
Meridian
05.1995 - 08.2013
- ER trauma, cardiovascular recovery, ICU, CCU, NICU, Peds, all areas of hospital as certified respiratory therapist.
Education
Respiratory Terapy
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS08-1995
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Bubble CPAP and NICU ventilator
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient education
- Respiratory diagnostics
- Airway management
- Treatment evaluation
- Equipment preparation
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- First aid and CPR
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and caregiver education
- Drug administration trained
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Intubation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Verbal and written communication
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Neonatal intensive care
- Ventilator management
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Patient needs assessment
- Safety protocols and procedures
- End-of-life care
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Regency Hospital of Meridian
10.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing-Dallas TX
12.2020 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
HC Watkins Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
01.2010 - 08.2013
Respiratory Therapist
Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center
05.1995 - 08.2013
Respiratory Terapy
Meridian Community College