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Charles Bloomberg
Dallas, USA
charlesbloomberg@gmail.com
(621) 799-5548
in/cbloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented and certified Respiratory Therapist with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality patient care, performing diagnostic tests, and managing ventilator support in fast-paced healthcare settings.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Respiratory Therapist | Company A
April 2018 — Present, Dallas, USA
• Administered therapeutic respiratory treatments to over 10 patients daily, including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
• Managed and operated ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines for critically ill patients in the ICU, successfully reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia by 15% over two years.
• Conducted and interpreted diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases and pulmonary function tests for more than 500 patients annually to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
• Educated patients and their families on disease management, respiratory therapies, and equipment usage, enhancing patient compliance and knowledge by 20%.
• Managed and operated ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines for critically ill patients in the ICU, successfully reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia by 15% over two years.
• Conducted and interpreted diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases and pulmonary function tests for more than 500 patients annually to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
• Educated patients and their families on disease management, respiratory therapies, and equipment usage, enhancing patient compliance and knowledge by 20%.
Respiratory Therapist | Company B
January 2014 — March 2018, Houston, USA
• Performed respiratory assessments and monitored vital signs for an average of 25 patients per shift, ensuring timely interventions and adjustments to treatment plans.
• Spearheaded the implementation of a new spirometry program, increasing diagnostic capabilities and early detection of respiratory issues by 30%.
• Provided ventilator management and weaning protocols, successfully weaning 80% of mechanically ventilated patients within 48 hours.
• Developed and conducted in-service training sessions for nursing staff on respiratory care procedures and equipment, resulting in a 25% decrease in procedural errors.
• Spearheaded the implementation of a new spirometry program, increasing diagnostic capabilities and early detection of respiratory issues by 30%.
• Provided ventilator management and weaning protocols, successfully weaning 80% of mechanically ventilated patients within 48 hours.
• Developed and conducted in-service training sessions for nursing staff on respiratory care procedures and equipment, resulting in a 25% decrease in procedural errors.
Respiratory Care Practitioner | Company C
June 2010 — December 2013, San Francisco, USA
• Delivered personalized respiratory care to home-based patients, maintaining a 95% patient satisfaction rate and significantly reducing hospital readmission rates.
• Implemented continuous quality improvement programs, resulting in a 10% improvement in patient care standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted community health screenings and educational workshops, raising awareness and promoting early detection of respiratory diseases.
• Implemented continuous quality improvement programs, resulting in a 10% improvement in patient care standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted community health screenings and educational workshops, raising awareness and promoting early detection of respiratory diseases.
Respiratory Therapist Intern | Company D
September 2008 — May 2010, Phoenix, USA
• Assisted senior therapists in providing respiratory care to over 50 patients weekly, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Monitored patients' respiratory and cardiac status during treatment, ensuring safety and efficacy of therapies administered.
• Prepared and maintained respiratory equipment according to established protocols, achieving a 100% compliance rate with infection control standards.
• Monitored patients' respiratory and cardiac status during treatment, ensuring safety and efficacy of therapies administered.
• Prepared and maintained respiratory equipment according to established protocols, achieving a 100% compliance rate with infection control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
May 2008
Expert-Level Skills
Respiratory care, Ventilator management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Pulmonary function testing, Patient education, Collaborative care planning, Quality improvement, Spirometry, Nebulizer treatments, Equipment maintenance, In-service training, Strong communication skills, Attention to detail
