Rebecca Bucci
PHILADELPHIA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Arista Care at Meadow Springs, excelling in ventilator management and patient education. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and strong clinical judgment, while streamlining care processes to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Arista Care at Meadow Springs
10.2017 - 01.2026
- Administered therapeutic treatments and monitored patients' respiratory status using advanced equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory therapy procedures and home care practices.
- Conducted diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function tests, ensuring accurate results for treatment decisions.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and respiratory therapy techniques.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient assessments and treatment delivery.
- Optimized ventilator management by assessing patient needs and making necessary adjustments based on clinical findings.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing education on the proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories for improved continuity of care.
- Streamlined department operations through effective inventory control and maintenance of respiratory therapy equipment.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes in high-stress situations, such as acute respiratory distress or cardiopulmonary arrest, by providing quick and effective interventions.
- Facilitated timely weaning from mechanical ventilation by closely monitoring vital signs, blood gas results, and overall readiness for extubation.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
- Elevated patient satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and delivering exceptional bedside manner.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for respiratory patients through proactive discharge planning and at-home follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient experience during aerosol treatments by demonstrating proper technique while ensuring they are comfortable throughout the process.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA06-2017
Skills
- Aerosol therapy
- Respiratory care protocols
- Bronchial hygiene
- Airway management
- Noninvasive ventilation
- Quality improvement
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Healthcare regulations
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Heavy lifting
- Patient education
- Caring bedside manner
- Relationship building
- Equipment cleaning
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Medical terminology
- Patient care documentation
- Patient instruction
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient advocacy
- Equipment setup
- Patient needs assessment
- Spirometer reading
- Treatment administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Practice improvement
- Body mechanics
- First aid and CPR
- Infection control techniques
- Drug administration trained
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Reporting and documentation
- Pulse oximetry
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Clinical judgment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Professional communication
- Patient monitoring
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa
NBRC
AARC
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Arista Care at Meadow Springs
10.2017 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Philadelphia