Patricia Williams
Greenville
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in airway maintenance and emergency protocols. Known for effective communication and teamwork, contributing to enhanced patient care strategies and outcomes across diverse clinical settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Allegiance Healthcare
Greenville
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Secured patient airways through endotracheal intubation, facilitating effective ventilation in critical situations.
- Executed treatment protocols as directed by physicians, ensuring adherence to established medical standards.
- Monitored blood chemistry, vital signs, and other indicators to assess patient status and guide clinical decisions.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made adjustments.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
Respiratory Therapist
Delta Regional Medical Center
Greenville
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies, enhancing patient comfort and promoting recovery for individuals with chronic conditions.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring reliability and accuracy for effective patient care.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic medical records accurately.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
Portland
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Monitored patient respiratory status with advanced diagnostic equipment to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy and managed ventilation settings for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create individualized treatment plans, improving patient recovery trajectories.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Dominic's Hospital
Jackson
10.2004 - 07.2020
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to patients with chronic conditions.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Delivered emergency care by executing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to create patient care strategies that improved treatment outcomes.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Recorded patient care activities in electronic medical records to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation.
- Trained and supported new staff on respiratory procedures and protocols to enhance team competency.
Respiratory Therapist
Regency LTAC
Jackson
11.2007 - 02.2012
- Secured patient airways through endotracheal intubation to facilitate effective respiratory support.
- Operated mechanical ventilators, ensuring adherence to treatment parameters for optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored blood chemistry, vital signs, and other indicators of improvement or deterioration in critically ill patients to inform treatment decisions.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Tennessee Technology of Memphis
Memphis, TN09-1999
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MSSome College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Delta State University
Cleveland, MSSkills
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Tracheostomy care
- Airway maintenance
- Patient assessment
- Emergency protocols
- Protocol enforcement
- Electronic medical records
- Equipment calibration
- First aid and CPR
- Effective communication
- Caring bedside manner
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Allegiance Healthcare
02.2023 - 02.2026
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
10.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Delta Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Regency LTAC
11.2007 - 02.2012
Respiratory Therapist
St. Dominic's Hospital
10.2004 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Tennessee Technology of Memphis
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Delta State University