Terri Hammock-Babendir
San Jose
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Palo Alto VA Medical Center, excelling in airway management and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education. Skilled in bronchoscopy as a 1st assistant and proficient in arterial blood gas analysis, ensuring optimal respiratory care in critical settings.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Palo Alto VA Medical Center
05.1990 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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.
- in 2009 I was selected to a specialty procedure team as a 1st assistant with pulmonary procedures. For specialty interventional bronchoscopy cases routine bedside bronchoscopy Thoracentesis PleurXCatheter and Pigtail Catheters. Newly trained for ION robotic procedures.
Respiratory Technician
Bergan Mercy Hospital
05.1974 - 10.1984
- Administered respiratory therapies, including nebulization and oxygen therapy, to enhance patient care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status, adjusting treatments based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and device usage for improved outcomes.
Education
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
College of St. Mary's
Omaha, NE05-1978
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Brochoscopy 1st assistant
- PFT's
- CPAP CLINIC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Palo Alto VA Medical Center
05.1990 - Current
Respiratory Technician
Bergan Mercy Hospital
05.1974 - 10.1984
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
College of St. Mary's
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