Renea Carangi
North Wales
Summary
Seasoned Senior Respiratory Therapist with broad experience in all aspects of respiratory care, including ventilation management and therapeutic gas administration. Demonstrated strengths include patient assessment, development of comprehensive treatment plans, and collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams. Previous roles have involved significant contribution to improving patient outcomes through implementation of best practice protocols and continued education initiatives. Extensive experience with diagnostic procedures and testing, which has enhanced communication skills with patients and health care staff providers.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Temple University Health System - Jeanes Campus
Philadelphia
05.1989 - Current
- Senior Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist performing PFT’s, CPET O2 Uptake, Simple Pulmonary Stress Testing and Bronchial Challenge Testing
- Assist with all Bronchoscopy procedures
- Mentor students during clinical rotation from Gwynedd Mercy University, Jefferson and CCP Respiratory Care Programs
- Perform all aspects of Respiratory Care including ventilator management, Bipap therapy, nebulizer therapy, arterial blood gases and smoking cessation
- Facilitator of Ventilator Database, collecting and monitoring data reflecting length of stay statistics
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
California College of Health Sciences
05.1990 - 04.1992
Respiratory Care Technician - Respiratory Care
James Martin Vocational School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 10.1984 - 01.1986
Skills
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Bronchoscopy procedures including EBUS, TBNA, Biopsy, Brush and BAL
- Pulmonary Stress Testing
- Ventilator Management
- Bipap Therapy
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gases
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC 1993
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist NBRC 1995
- ACLS and BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
California College of Health Sciences
05.1990 - 04.1992
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Temple University Health System - Jeanes Campus
05.1989 - Current
Respiratory Care Technician - Respiratory Care
James Martin Vocational School
10.1984 - 01.1986