Heather Sills
Halls
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Lebonheur Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric patients, including neonates, infants, and children with a variety of conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, BPD, and cystic fibrosis
- Administer and manage mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy in intensive care units (PICU,IMCU,NICU), emergency department, and pediatric floors
- Perform diagnostic tests such as ABG's and CBG's and manage treatment plan accordingly
- Collaborate with pediatricians, intensivists, nurses, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients
- Educate families and caregivers on respiratory care techniques, including the use of inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen equipment.
- Provide emergency respiratory support during pediatric resuscitations, including intubation and manual ventilation
- Managed respiratory therapies for pediatric patients, ensuring optimal respiratory function and safety
- Delivered non-invasive and invasive ventilation support to infants and children with respiratory failure
- Monitored and adjusted mechanical ventilators and CPAP/Bipap machines for patients in both ICU and general floors.
- Supported neonatal resuscitation efforts, ensuring immediate and effective respiratory intervention in critical situations
Staff Respiratory Therapist
JMCGH
06.2015 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by serving as a reliable team member, assisting colleagues in resolving issues related to respiratory care services.
- Provided expert consultation on complex cases to physicians and other healthcare professionals, utilizing extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and interventions.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, providing life-saving interventions during critical events such as cardiac arrests and respiratory failures.
- Facilitated successful weaning from mechanical ventilation, utilizing progressive strategies tailored to each patient''s unique medical condition.
- Maintained open communication with all members involved in patient care
Respiratory Therapist
WTH- Dyersburg
07.2013 - 06.2015
- 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.
- 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.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN05-2013
Skills
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Relationship building
- Ventilator management
- Intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Caring bedside manner
- Emergency medical care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Lebonheur Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Staff Respiratory Therapist
JMCGH
06.2015 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
WTH- Dyersburg
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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