Edward Scofield
Huntington Beach
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at CHOC Children's Hospital, showcasing expertise in mechanical ventilation management and exceptional patient and family advocacy. Demonstrates a strong ability to improve patient respiratory functions through advanced clinical decision-making and comprehensive care.
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years of experience in Transport Pediatric/Neonatal healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHOC Children's Hospital
01.2008 - Current
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Member of the Pediatric/Neonatal Transport Team.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Millers Childrens Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2007
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Primary NICU Respiratory Therapist.
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Integris Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, ID12-2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK08-2004
Associate of Science - Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-1994
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Airway management
- Medication administration
- Clinical decision making
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Drug administration trained
- Medical terminology
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Infection control techniques
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Diagnostic tools
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner – CA Health Department or equivalent state licensing body.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHOC Children's Hospital
01.2008 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Millers Childrens Hospital
07.2006 - 05.2007
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Integris Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
Associate of Science - Science
University of South Carolina
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