Hailey Taylor
Edmonton
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Alberta Health Services, AHS, excelling in airway management and crisis response. Work toward fostering patient and family advocacy. Demonstrated success in improving patient lung function through advanced respiratory techniques and interprofessional collaboration.
Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care. Utilizes ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience in critical care. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist 1
Alberta Health Services, AHS
02.2011 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist 1
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2010 - 02.2011
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
Education
Diploma, Respiratory Therapy -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, SAIT
Calgary, AB05-2010
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Mar 2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) Mar 2025
references
Carolyn Grono; Manager of Respiratory Therapy Department of the University of Alberta Hospital. 780-407-1283, carolyn.grono@albertahealthservices.ca
Angela Janke; GSICU unit manager for Respiratory Therapy at the University of Alberta Hospital. 780-407-3164, angela.janke@albertahealthservices.ca
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist 1
Alberta Health Services, AHS
02.2011 - Current
Respiratory Therapist 1
Alberta Health Services, AHS
05.2010 - 02.2011
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Mar 2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) Mar 2025
Diploma, Respiratory Therapy -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, SAIT
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