Emily Sitko
Summary
Proven expertise in airway management and arterial blood gas analysis, honed at Keewatin Air LTD and Shared Health Manitoba. Excelled in mentoring and clinical leadership, significantly improving patient ventilation efficacy. Skilled in emergency response and respiratory equipment setup, ensuring optimal patient care and successful treatment outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Keewatin Air LTD
05.2021 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques, use of Zoll cardiac monitor and B Braun IV pumps.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Administration and titration of cardiac, sedation and respiratory medications.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments of adult and pediatric patients.
Advanced Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Shared Health Manitoba
05.2013 - 05.2021
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques, use of Zoll monitor and Baxter IV pumps.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- The provider of medical care for patient transport within the city of Winnipeg.
- Responsible for the transportation of patients that required mechanical ventilation, IV pumps and Zoll monitor.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON05.2012
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON07.2005
High School Diploma -
Westgate Collegiate And Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay, ON06.2004
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Patient Education
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Clinical Leadership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Keewatin Air LTD
05.2021 - Current
Advanced Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Shared Health Manitoba
05.2013 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Westgate Collegiate And Vocational Institute
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