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Summer Givens

Ripley

Summary

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Daily work includes collecting and analyzing sputum and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present. Also, routine work involves measuring the lung capacity of patients to determine if an impaired function is present. As necessary, administering treatment prescribed by physicians for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the breathing process.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson
10.2023 - Current
  • Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients as prescribed.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory status during procedures.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment.
  • Managed mechanical ventilation on T1 and Hamilton G5 ventilators.
  • Administers high and low flow oxygen devices
  • Performed trach care and tracheal suctioning on ventilated patients
  • Assisted in emergency interventions for critically ill patients.
  • Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in medical records.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
  • Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
  • Performed services on-site
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
  • Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.

Travel RRT

Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma, 1266 bed facility
  • Performed chest physiotherapy manually and with Hill Rom vest machine also with intermittent percussive ventilation.
  • Managing airways and maintaining PB 980 and 840 ventilators.
  • Maintaining tracheostomy patients and bedside care of patients.
  • Nebulizing Tobramycin, Ribavirin, TSA, Veletri, Colistin, Pulmozyne, Duoneb, Albuterol.
  • Drawing ABG’s and making change where necessary.
  • Using High Flow and Low Flow oxygen devices along with high humidity nasal cannula such as Airvo and Optiflow.
  • Performing and working with Speech therapy on speaking valve trials with Trach patients.
  • Transporting patients on LTV ventilator.
  • Placing and maintaining patients on Respironics V60.
  • Setup and maintained Nitric oxide.
  • Setup and maintained Heliox.
  • Worked in MICU, SICU, Heart and Lung Transplant ICU, Burn Unit, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU and Oncology ICU, LTAC floors, Pulmonary, Medical, Surgical, Oncology.
  • Level 1 Trauma, 1266 bed facility
  • Administered respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted treatments as needed.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
  • Operated and maintained respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
  • Provided emergency respiratory support during critical situations.
  • Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in medical records.
  • 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.

Travel RRT

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Level 4 Trauma Center, 642 Bed size, Cerner Charting system
  • Manages life support mechanical ventilation systems on Hamilton G5, T1 ventilators.
  • Drew and interpreted ABG results and makes changes accordingly.
  • Gives bronchodilator therapy and chest physiotherapy.
  • Administered high and low flow oxygen devices along with High humidity devices and makes changes accordingly.
  • Performs IPPB/EZPAP treatments.
  • Performs airway management skills.
  • Enacts clinical decision making skills.
  • MICU, CCU, Pulmonary floors, Medical floor, Surgical floor, Oncology floor.
  • Performed trach care and tracheal suctioning and managed trach patients on ventilators.
  • Level 4 Trauma Center, 642 Bed size, Cerner Charting system

Travel RRT

North Anderson Medical Center
Meridian
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: 500 Beds, Meditech Charting system
  • Managed life support mechanical ventilation systems.
  • Drew and interpreted ABG results.
  • Gave bronchodilator therapy to patients.
  • Restocked crash cart.
  • Performed chest physiotherapy.
  • Performed IPPB treatments.
  • Assisted with Intubations.
  • Provided patients with pulmonary education.
  • Enacted oxygen management with education.
  • Achieved clinical decision making.
  • Administered bronchodilator therapy to pediatric patients.
  • Measured peak flow rates in pediatric patients.
  • Administered chest physiotherapy in pediatric patients.
  • Provided high and low flow oxygen and managed oxygen on pediatric patients.
  • Provided pulmonary education to pediatrics.
  • Provided mechanical ventilation for neonates in a level 2 Drager Baby log ventilators and PB 980 and 840 ventilators.
  • 500 Beds, Meditech Charting system

Respiratory Therapist

Oxycare Plus
Tupelo
03.2015 - 03.2022
  • Managed home ventilators and/or concentrators for assistive breathing.
  • Setup oxygen for patients at home and provided education for home use.
  • Maintained equipment during visits with cleaning and upkeep.
  • Setup home CPAPs, downloaded information, and managed/maintained CPAP equipment.
  • Followed up weekly with patients as necessary for cardiopulmonary counseling.
  • Delivered supplies.
  • Provided pulmonary education and maintained all necessary equipment.
  • Coordinated with physicians for treatment of long term chronic conditions
  • Performed services on site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.

Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Union County Hospital
New Albany
05.2011 - 03.2022
  • Managed life support mechanical ventilation systems.
  • Analyzed blood and sputum samples to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
  • Drew and managed arterial blood gases.
  • Gave bronchodilator therapy and chest physiotherapy along with IPPB therapy.
  • Intubated patients in a medical emergency.
  • Performed basic and advanced life support on patients.
  • Provided patients pulmonary education.
  • Provided patients MDI therapy.
  • Provided oxygen management and education.
  • Managed BIPAP and CPAP equipment.
  • Clinical decision-making on pediatric and adult population.
  • Administered high flow and low flow oxygen on pediatric patients.
  • Administered peak flow rates on pediatric patient.
  • Provided pulmonary education as needed.
  • Provided mechanical ventilation for neonates Level 1 nursery Servo I.

Respiratory Therapist

Tippah County Hospital
Ripley
06.2009 - 08.2014
  • Assessed lung capacity to determine impairment.
  • Analyzed chest x-rays and sputum specimens.
  • Assessed vital signs and perform tests related to cardiopulmonary system.
  • Conducted rehabilitation activities and provided patient education for disease management and prevention.
  • Monitored equipment related to cardiopulmonary therapy.
  • Managed artificial airways.
  • Administered aerosol-based medications.
  • Consulted with physicians and medical team members to recommend necessary cardiopulmonary therapy.
  • Went on stat transports to care for patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Northeast Mississippi Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009

Skills

Clinical skills such as performing physical examinations and interpreting medical histories

  • Airway management
  • Operation of Respiratory Equipment
  • Performing Pulmonary Functioning Test and other diagnostic test
  • Maintaining electronic health records
  • Communication skills that include empathy and compassion and patient education to maintain rehospitalization
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time management along with Math and Science skills to administer medication

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Travel RRT

Barnes Jewish Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2023

Travel RRT

Jackson Madison County General Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023

Travel RRT

North Anderson Medical Center
03.2022 - 11.2022

Respiratory Therapist

Oxycare Plus
03.2015 - 03.2022

Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Union County Hospital
05.2011 - 03.2022

Respiratory Therapist

Tippah County Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2014

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Northeast Mississippi Community College
08.2007 - 05.2009

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