Alyse Franko

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• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Optimized respiratory equipment usage, conducting regular maintenance for peak performance. On home BIPAPS and CPAPS ( ResMed Airsense 10 & 11, ResMed Aircurve 10 & 11, Philips Dreamstation 1 & 2 machines).
• Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Improved patient outcomes by educating families on home care techniques and importance of medication adherence.
• Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
• Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
• Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
• Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
• Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
• Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
• Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
• Enhanced patient recovery rates by developing personalized respiratory therapy plans based on individual assessments.
• Maintained state-of-the-art knowledge in respiratory therapy techniques, ensuring application of latest evidence-based practices.
• Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
• Enhanced team efficiency with ongoing training sessions, elevating standard of respiratory care provided.
• Supported surgical teams during complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient breathing support.
• Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
• Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.