Tazarya (Deawna) Rhone

• Provides respiratory treatments, including bronchial hygiene, inflation therapy, inhaled medications.

• Provides education to patients, families, fellow respiratory therapists and the multidisciplinary team.

• Provides inhaled medical gas therapy, including oxygen, medical air, blended gases, nitric oxide, nitrogen, hellbox, etc.

• Applies and evaluates non-invasive and invasive monitoring such as pulse oximetry, end-tidal carbon dioxide, transcutaneous carbon dioxide, arterial blood gases, etc.

• Participates in hospital emergency responses such as code blue, rapid response, trauma, emergency ambulatory response system, etc.

• Educated patients and families on respiratory diseases, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery.
• Provided respiratory therapy services in various clinical settings, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and rehabilitation facilities.
• Increased patient comfort and compliance by customizing non-invasive ventilation settings.
• Reduced risk of complications from invasive procedures through careful preparation of supplies, sterilization of instrumentation, and diligent monitoring of patient status.

• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
• Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.

• Assisted medical team in managing critical patients by implementing life support measures, such as intubation and mechanical ventilation.
• Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and other diagnostic tests to assess the effectiveness of therapy treatments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.

• Gained proficiency in various respiratory therapy modalities including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, and non-invasive ventilatory support.
• Ensured proper equipment functionality by performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues when necessary.
• Assisted patients with chronic lung conditions by recommending appropriate devices for home use and providing education on proper usage techniques.
• Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting quickly to new clinical settings during rotation assignments throughout the hospital system.