Aliece Heebner
Monticello
Summary
Dynamic Staff Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Decatur Memorial Hospital, adept in mechanical ventilation and patient evaluation. Proven ability to deliver exceptional care to diverse populations, including neonates, while demonstrating strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills. Committed to improving patient outcomes through comprehensive respiratory assessments and education.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - 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.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Carle Health
02.1991 - 10.2024
Delivered respiratory therapy services to a broad range of patient populations from geriatrics to the neonatal population. Modalities included routine respiratory care and critical care services across all populations. Well versed especially with the neonatal population.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Northwestern Program in Respiratory Therapy
Chicago, IL10.1983
A.S. - Biology
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05.1980
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Airway management
- Respiratory assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Medication administration
- Bronchoscopy assistance
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Aerosol therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene
- Noninvasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- JCAHO accreditation
- Oxygen therapy
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Heavy lifting
- Caring bedside manner
- Medical record documentation
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Patient care documentation
- Patient instruction
- Patient needs assessment
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Carle Health
02.1991 - 10.2024
Respiratory Therapy
Northwestern Program in Respiratory Therapy
A.S. - Biology
Lake Land College
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