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Caring respiratory therapist RRT with 2+ years of experience, skilled in life support equipment monitoring and management. Seeking full-time position at ARRH. At BCMC, worked as respiratory therapist on 40-bed burn ward. Commended 5x by charge nurse for coolness under pressure. Received 99% positive peer review scores from staff and doctors.
Work Experience
Respiratory Therapist
BCMC
Feb 2017–March 2019
Worked as respiratory therapist in 40-bed burn ward. Handled life support system management and monitoring. Given 99% positive peer review scores.
Chosen to mentor 3 respiratory therapists who weren’t meeting standards. They elevated their KPI scores by an average of 35%.
Conducted lung capacity assessments on 5 patients per week. Commended 5x by charge nurse for efficiency.
Managed respiratory rehabilitation, following plan-of-care for 150+ patients. Received numerous written compliments from patients on my teaching style.
Volunteer Respiratory Therapist
LACH
May 2017–Jan 2017
Volunteered 2x per week as respiratory therapist in 25-bed lung cancer ward. Conducted vital sign assessments of 5+ patients per week.
Read 2+ chest X-Rays per week to assist physicians and nurses in creating plan of care.
Education
2015–2017 Massasoit Community College
Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care with RRT Certification
Excelled in equipment management coursework.
Pursued a passion for patient education study.
Certification
Licensed RRT
Skills
Soft skills: Teamwork, active listening, compassion, verbal communication, interpersonal skills
Hard skills: Life support equipment management, patient education, rehabilitation, following plan-of-care
Activities
Weekly cross-fit for fun and fitness
Volunteer dog walker 2x per month
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