Andrew Ross
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Summary
To utilize proven expertise in assessing respiratory problems and diseases, implementing core treatment plans, and providing education to patients and their significant others.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
02.2024 - Current
- RT of the year via district. Preceptor and Educator. Assessed and monitored residents’ cardiopulmonary status; developed and implemented respiratory care plans in alignment with physician orders. Administered respiratory therapies and aerosolized medications; evaluated treatment effectiveness and documented patient progress. Managed artificial ventilators and life support systems; performed airway care, suctioning, oxygen therapy, and chest physiotherapy techniques. Responded to emergencies with skilled participation in CPR and resuscitation procedures. Set up, operated, maintained, and troubleshot respiratory care equipment; ensured proper cleaning, calibration, and supply management. Educated residents, families, and facility staff on respiratory procedures, goals, and rehabilitation strategies. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during care planning, rounds, and quality assurance programs. Maintained accurate medical records, logs, and documentation in compliance with facility policies and standards. Supported continuous improvement by engaging in professional development, in-service training, and adherence to best practices.
Respiratory Therapist
Pediatric Specialty Care
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Employee of the Month – August 2023. Nominated for employee of the year. Preceptor. Identifies individual problems and needs through continuously collective objectives and subjective data based on interview, observation and review of individual records. Provides written recommendations for interdisciplinary care planning and treatment. Identifies deviations from expected lab values, monitoring etc. as related to scope of practice. Respiratory Care interventions are consistent with the individual care plan and standards of practices as described by the AARC and/or state regulating agencies.
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented new routine structured equipment checks in the NICU. Provided critical adult respiratory care in Trauma ICU, Cath Lab, and ED. Provided emergency assessment and treatment of patients with life threatening situations. ABGs. Walk studies. Assisting with bronchoscopies. Initiated and monitored BiPAP or CPAP use, both home machines and hospital machines. Work with long term acute care patients. Assisted with births, bubble CPAP in the NICU.
Special Education
CCRES
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs. Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs. Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student. Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities. Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one. Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress. Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals. Discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators. Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities. Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school.
Resp Student
PA College of Health Sciences
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Lancaster General Hospital (Lancaster, PA), Hershey Medical Center (Hershey, PA), Sleep Medicine Center (Lancaster, PA). (424 clinical hours).
Audiologist Assistant
A&E Audiology
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Assists doctors during procedures. Prepared, cleaned and sanitizes all tools used for procedures. Conducts preliminary screening on patients. Evaluates test results, prepares report and discusses prognosis with attending physician. Orients patients on treatment procedures. Provides counseling to patients and their families. Conducts patient house calls upon advice and approval of doctors. Managed all laboratory/office supplies.
Patient Access Clerk
CHOP
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Scheduling for all specialties, in different locations and providers; including surgeries.
- Safety officer / MyChop Champion. Backup clinical coordinator for Gastroenterology/Allergy. Customer Service liaison between patient families and providers. Insurance verification, Patient Registration, Medical Records, EPIC software.
Hospital Manager
Heart of Lancaster
02.2012 - 08.2017
- Employee of the Month / Humanitarian Award. Increasing productivity; increase profit through ER facilities and outpatient. Implement new forms and procedures for facilities. Insurance verification / Hospital Alert Report. Responsible for office supplies, education of staff, training, scheduling, on-call, payroll. Data entry; Handled and filed patient and office paperwork. Medical Records; HIPAA compliant; Safety compliance. AS400, Passport, Navimed technical software.
Education
Respiratory Therapy -
PA College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA08.2022
Skills
- Respiratory care for continuous patient therapy, blood gas sampling and analysis, mechanical ventilation, airway management and noninvasive oxygen, cough assist, medication therapy, percussion, weaning, and carbon dioxide monitoring ACLS/BLS/CPR certifications
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Powerback Rehabilitation
02.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Pediatric Specialty Care
04.2023 - 02.2024
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC
12.2022 - 03.2023
Resp Student
PA College of Health Sciences
07.2020 - 08.2022
Special Education
CCRES
07.2019 - 12.2022
Audiologist Assistant
A&E Audiology
08.2018 - 04.2019
Patient Access Clerk
CHOP
09.2017 - 07.2018
Hospital Manager
Heart of Lancaster
02.2012 - 08.2017
Respiratory Therapy -
PA College of Health Sciences
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