 Extensive experience with treating critically ill COVID-19 patients during entirety of pandemic, following ARDS protocol Provided emergency care, such as assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), external cardiac massage, and airway management Monitored patients with oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways Monitored patients physiological and vital sign responses to nebulizer treatments Explained treatment procedures to patients Evaluated pulmonary… Show more  Extensive experience with treating critically ill COVID-19 patients during entirety of pandemic, following ARDS protocol Provided emergency care, such as assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), external cardiac massage, and airway management Monitored patients with oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways Monitored patients physiological and vital sign responses to nebulizer treatments Explained treatment procedures to patients Evaluated pulmonary patients Administered MetaNeb therapy Performed therapy vest and cough assist procedures Performed ABG procedures Initiated setup of Alaris ETCO2 Recognized patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and initiated S9 Autoset / VPAP Initiated High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Weaned patients from HFNC when appropriate Weaned patients from mechanical ventilation following SBT protocol Operated mechanical ventilators (Drager, Trilogy, LTV, NIPPV) Performed suctioning for various patient conditions, following sterile and safe technique Performed oxygen titration for discharge Performed apnea testing on mechanical ventilator patients Inspected, tested, and cleaned respiratory equipment Assisted speech therapists with swallowing evaluation for compromised patients Assisted physical and occupational therapists with priority rehabilitations for ICU and PCU patients Initiated respiratory plan of care Effectively worked as part of a close-knit team to provide excellent management of patient care Voluntarily participated in discussion and planning at monthly organ donor meetings Show less