Sydney Short
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist with willingness to learn and collaborate. Skilled in assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Friendly, punctual and detail-oriented professional with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Efficient in oxygen therapy, ventilation assessment and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment with a goal to always enhance patient outcomes through effective treatment administration and bedside manner. Adept at collaborating within teams to deliver exceptional care for chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
St. Luke's Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, non-invasive mechanical ventilation and intubations.
- Assessed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health Medical Center
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Assessed and treated breathing issues.
- Managed non-invasive mechanical ventilation treatment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2016
Skills
- Oxygen therapy
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Blood gas analysis
- Team collaboration
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency medical care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
St. Luke's Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Student Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health Medical Center
10.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southeast Missouri State University