Rebecca Hall
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at University Health Network and St. Michael's Hospital, enhancing patient respiratory functions and outcomes through expert care and education.
Skilled in ventilator management and patient advocacy, demonstrating exceptional team collaboration and clinical judgment to elevate patient care standards.
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Unversity Health Network
08.2010 - Current
- Provides comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Aids physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, intubations and arterial lines.
- Manages and operates mechanical ventilators.
- Participates in external rotations to CCC (E.W. Bickle CentreToronto Rehab), this included implementing RTs and further developing the role over time as well as day-to-day care of patients both with and without long-term tracheostomies.
- Educates patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performs bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function (mechanical in-exsufflation, lung-volume augmentation and assisted cough).
- Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Unity Health Network
07.2010 - Current
- Assesses and treats breathing issues.
- Informs patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Performs arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Educates patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluates care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Pays attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
York University
Toronto, Ontario08.2007
Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute
Toronto, Ontario04.2010
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Detail-oriented and organized
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
BCLS (expires 2024)
NRP (expires 2025)
LEAPP Palliative Care Course (2024)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Unversity Health Network
08.2010 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Unity Health Network
07.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
York University
Respiratory Therapy
The Michener Institute
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