Autumn Costello
Plymouth
Summary
Compassionate Respiratory Therapist experienced in pediatric and adult care settings. Achieved improved patient outcomes through effective respiratory assessments, ventilator management, and emergency respiratory care. Focused on delivering high-quality patient support and implementing best practices in respiratory therapy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
10.2017 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient responses to treatment, adjusting therapies as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.
- Performed diagnostic tests to assess lung function and oxygen levels.
- Maintained respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety standards.
- Provided emergency interventions for acute respiratory distress situations.
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and best practices in respiratory care.
- Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on assessments and collaboration with patients and physicians.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Coordinated comprehensive care for pulmonary patients by collaborating with healthcare team, ensuring integrated treatment and support. of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
05.2005 - 08.2010
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient responses to treatment, adjusting therapies as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.
- Performed diagnostic tests to assess lung function and oxygen levels.
- Maintained respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety standards.
- Provided emergency interventions for acute respiratory distress situations.
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and best practices in respiratory care.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skill set.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
LCCC
Nanticoke, PA 06.2001 - 05.2005
Greatest Nanticoke Area
Nanticoke, PASkills
- Pediatric Respiratory care
- Ventilator management
- Intubation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Spirometer reading
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Aerosol therapy
- Blood gas analysis
- Emergency medical care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- First aid and CPR
- Patient assessment
- Physical assessments
- Patient needs assessment
- Treatment administration
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance
- Record documentation
- Care documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Operational reporting
- Care management
- Care plan development
- Practice improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety protocols
- Patient education
- Patient instruction
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Coaching and mentoring
- Patient advocacy
- Family advocacy
- Infection control
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Diagnostic tools
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Professional bedside manner
- Caring bedside manner
- Staff training
- Emergency medical care
- Ventilation management
- Equipment cleaning
- Dosage calculation
- Equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Time management
- Staff training
- Relationship building
- Relationship building
- Family advocacy
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Dosage calculation
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
05.2005 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
LCCC
06.2001 - 05.2005
Greatest Nanticoke Area