Anna Bernier
Guys Mills
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Vantage Home Medical
Titusville
07.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Conducted patient education on proper CPAP usage and maintenance.
Respiratory Therapist-vent
AdaptHealth
Erie
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Educated patients and families on respiratory equipment use and care.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in home health settings.
- Performed routine maintenance on respiratory devices and equipment.
- Documented patient progress and therapy effectiveness in medical records.
Respiratory Therapist
Vantage Home Health
Meadville
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Respiratory Therapist
Meadville Medical Center & Subsidiaries
Meadville
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Hamot Hospital
Erie
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA05.2013
Skills
- People skills
- Mechanical ventilator management
- Patient education
- Medical record documentation
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical thinking
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
Respiratory Therapy license in State of Pennsylvania
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Vantage Home Medical
07.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist-vent
AdaptHealth
03.2023 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Vantage Home Health
08.2016 - 03.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Meadville Medical Center & Subsidiaries
07.2015 - 07.2016
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Hamot Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mercyhurst University