Halaina Nelson
Thornton
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Respiratory Therapy Student with hands-on experience at Saint Anthony's Medical Center. Proficient in arterial blood gas analysis and skilled in patient education, enhancing recovery outcomes. Demonstrated critical thinking and effective communication, fostering teamwork to improve patient care in diverse clinical settings. Committed to advancing respiratory health and patient support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
Saint Anthony's Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Educated patients and families on respiratory diseases, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery.
- Promoted teamwork through effective communication with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced patient care delivery.
- Provided respiratory therapy services in various clinical settings, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and rehabilitation facilities.
- Streamlined transition from mechanical ventilation to spontaneous breathing for numerous patients, facilitating faster recovery times.
- Supported patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to enhance their quality of life through targeted therapies.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Vibra Specialty Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive respiratory assessments and treatments.
- Improved patient education on smoking cessation, contributing to better long-term respiratory health.
- Enhanced patient breathing by administering aerosol medications effectively.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Lutheran General Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and other diagnostic tests to assess the effectiveness of therapy treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of respiratory therapy treatments administered, ensuring effective communication among the healthcare team and facilitating continuity of care.
Respiratory Therapy Student
The Medical Center of Aurora
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Gained proficiency in various respiratory therapy modalities including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, and non-invasive ventilatory support.
- Ensured proper equipment functionality by performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Assisted patients with chronic lung conditions by recommending appropriate devices for home use and providing education on proper usage techniques.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to new clinical settings during rotation assignments throughout the hospital system.
- Assisted medical team in managing critical patients by implementing life support measures, such as intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO06-2025
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Aerosol medication delivery
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Medical record documentation
- Emergency airway management
- Respiratory monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Critical thinking
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Clinical decision making
- Patient care documentation
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient support
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
ACLS-Certified
BLS Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
Saint Anthony's Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Respiratory Therapy Student
Vibra Specialty Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapy Student
Lutheran General Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024
Respiratory Therapy Student
The Medical Center of Aurora
01.2024 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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