Deitra Taylor
Town and Country
Summary
I love my patients. The time I get to spend with them, and the many things I've learned from them.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
Town and Country
07.2019 - 09.2025
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings for optimal patient support.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Performed diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function assessments and arterial blood gases.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices in respiratory therapy.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records system.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy-lincoln
Troy
02.2012 - 02.2018
- All things pertaining to cardiopulmonary
- Worked in busy,rural emergency department
- S/u holter monitor and event
Respiratory therapist
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
St. Charles
05.2007 - 03.2012
- Busy pediatric Emergency department
- Assessed and provided respiratory support for high-risk newborns in nursery
- Conducted ECGs, ABGs, and bedside pulmonary function tests to evaluate patient respiratory status
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care and management strategies
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Management
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL12-2018
Accelerated polysomnographic ptogram - Polysomnograpy
Cox Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Springfield 04-1999
Certificate of Technical Studies - Respiratory Therapy
Hannibal Area Vocational Technical School
Hannibal, MO01-1987
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Respiratory care protocols
- Patient needs assessment
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Electronic health records
- Respiratory education
- Ventilator management
- Adult respiratory care
- First aid and CPR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Airway management
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
07.2019 - 09.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy-lincoln
02.2012 - 02.2018
Respiratory therapist
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital
05.2007 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Management
Ultimate Medical Academy
Accelerated polysomnographic ptogram - Polysomnograpy
Cox Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Certificate of Technical Studies - Respiratory Therapy
Hannibal Area Vocational Technical School