SHIRLEY A. GEORGE
Fallbrook
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering thirty year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Therapy paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Tri-City Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Administer respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, to critically ill patients.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and respiratory status to ensure effective care delivery.
- Mentor junior staff in best practices for respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assist in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Enhance patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Optimize ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Ensure quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Work closely with infection control teams to minimize cross-contamination risks during aerosol-generating procedures.
- Cooperate and communicate with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Educate patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Document treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Respond quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Administer appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Perform bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, and arterial blood gases.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Test pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintain accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Educate patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Perform arterial blood gas analysis and assist in bronchoscopies.
- Maintain patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provide bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Improve patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Work as Lead Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner 1
Dignity Health
11.1998 - 12.2022
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels to ensure optimal respiratory function and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
- Educated patients and families on the use of respiratory equipment, enhancing compliance and understanding of treatment.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for respiratory care, improving overall team competency and efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments of equipment functionality, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational readiness.
- Served as Back-up coordinator.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Actively contributed toward achieving accreditation goals for the facility''s Respiratory Care Department by adhering to strict standards and protocols.
- Streamlined department operations by implementing efficient scheduling techniques for staff members and equipment usage.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided 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.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Worked closely with infection control teams to minimize cross-contamination risks during aerosol-generating procedures.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Coast Plaza Doctor's Hospital
11.1994 - 03.1999
- Administered respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, to critically ill patients.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status to ensure effective care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and home care management.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Performed bedside pulmonary function tests and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Calibration and Quality control of blood gas machines.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages. Assisted Cardiologists in scheduling and performing Treadmill Stress tests, Persantine Thallium Stress tests. Transcribed Echocardiograms, Venous and Arterial Doppler studies, Carotid ultrasounds etc.
Sales Associate
Montgomery Ward
11.1991 - 02.1994
- Maintained inventory levels through regular stock checks and restocking efforts.
- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure store cleanliness and organization.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently, fostering satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained new sales associates on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, influencing purchase decisions.
Office Manager
Associated Engineering
03.1990 - 11.1991
- Developed and implemented office policies, promoting a structured work environment.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation, supporting compliance and reporting needs.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
- Increased customer satisfaction by developing effective client feedback system that led to service improvements.
Education
Graduate of Certificate Program - Respiratory Therapy
California Paramedical & Technical College
Riverside, California05-1994
Skills
- Aerosol therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene
- Direct patient care
- Airway management
- Patient assessments
- Breathing treatments
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Respiratory monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory medical equipment
- Staff education and training
- Pediatric care
- Respiratory treatments
- Neonatal care
- Assessing patients
- Pulmonary function testing
- Oxygen therapy
- Developing patient care plans
- Maintaining medical records
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Caring bedside manner
- Medication administration
- Intubation
- Professional bedside manner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Valid CRT and RCP
- Current BLS and ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Tri-City Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner 1
Dignity Health
11.1998 - 12.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Coast Plaza Doctor's Hospital
11.1994 - 03.1999
Sales Associate
Montgomery Ward
11.1991 - 02.1994
Office Manager
Associated Engineering
03.1990 - 11.1991
Graduate of Certificate Program - Respiratory Therapy
California Paramedical & Technical College