Tina Donaldson-Venner
Los Osos
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with over 30 years of experience in delivering respiratory care to diverse patient populations. Expertise in effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and families. Skilled in monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatments to enhance health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria
08.2022 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to improve patient outcomes in chronic and acute conditions.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, enhancing understanding of equipment usage and self-care.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of respiratory therapy services.
- Documented treatments and responses accurately in electronic health records.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations to stabilize patients.
Respiratory Therapist - Travel Assignments
Medical Solutions
Eureka
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided respiratory therapy for COVID-19 patients across all age groups.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient responses to therapies and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Administered emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in respiratory care.
Traveling Respiratory Therapist
Club Staffing
Riverhead
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Administered tailored respiratory treatment and care in diverse clinical settings, improving patient outcomes.
- Delivered targeted respiratory therapy for COVID-19 patients, enhancing recovery across all age groups.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to create personalized therapy plans, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies based on clinical assessments.
Respiratory Therapist Home Health
SG Home Care
San Luis Obispo
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Respiratory Therapist - Travel Assignments
Med Travelers
La Mesa
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments, improving patient outcomes for diverse pulmonary conditions.
- Evaluated patient responses to therapies, adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create tailored patient care plans.
- Coordinated care by facilitating communication among patients, family members, and physicians to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
Respiratory Therapist
Mee Memorial Hospital
King City
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators, ensuring optimal respiratory support in critical care settings.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, enhancing understanding of proper equipment usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and status changes.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in respiratory therapy.
- Coordinated care through effective communication with patients, families, and physicians, fostering collaborative treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist Home Health
PRN Registry
San Luis Obispo
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Instructed patients in the proper use of respiratory devices, including oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy.
- Educated patients and families on effective respiratory care techniques and equipment usage to improve self-management.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient care by engaging families and physicians to ensure comprehensive support.
- Facilitated communication among healthcare professionals to optimize collaborative strategies for better patient outcomes.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care Practitioner
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA09-1993
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Respiratory assessment
- Treatment administration
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Emergency care and medical response
- Electronic health records
- Patient documentation and reporting
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical teamwork and collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Patient education and advocacy
- Clinical leadership and guidance
- Effective communication skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - License 16391
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist - Travel Assignments
Medical Solutions
08.2020 - 06.2022
Traveling Respiratory Therapist
Club Staffing
04.2020 - 07.2020
Respiratory Therapist Home Health
SG Home Care
06.2019 - 04.2020
Respiratory Therapist - Travel Assignments
Med Travelers
03.2017 - 04.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Mee Memorial Hospital
03.2013 - 03.2016
Respiratory Therapist Home Health
PRN Registry
09.2011 - 03.2013
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care Practitioner
College of The Sequoias