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Hello,I'm a respiratory Therapist Working at a long term Hospital and it's a thrill. Mostly the same patients which gives me the opportunity to really get to know them. I'm hoping with a passion to get into a PA program.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Why is it that news good or bad always comes in groups?

Got my Michigan Respiratory Therapy license! and I Got accepted to Boise state.

So I'm moving to Michigan. It's really all because of Taleo. The infamous job application system that apparently every hospital in California uses. The reason why all my applications were essentially trashed before a human being could view them and judge for themselves my awesome resume and potential worth.

I've heard some people, when encountering Taleo, just skip bothering to apply. If that wasn't 95% of the jobs here I would consider that myself.

But I'm an optimist. It's been so good spending time with family and being there for my wonderful mother. It's been Good to experience so many things. Even frustration and hopelessness. I'll definitely not ever rush to judgement about any unemployed person. Maybe all the jobs they can apply for are run by Taleo as well. haha.

So I was a very social, friendly, funny person in school. I have so many good friends. They are all working at good hospitals in Michigan. So Getting my license and moving back there seems a really good idea now. Since My license Actually came in the mail today- I am full of hope. not even skeptical really :)

Boise state online AS to BS RT. Yep, Totally on a path to my ten year plan. haha.


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Experience

2013- Detroit Receiving Hospital: 40 Hours Full Time Night Shift Respiratory Therapist. (I feel so fortunate to be able to work in ICU's every night. The experience is incredible in this fast paced environment.)

2013 Lakeland Long term Rehab: Contingent Respiratory Therapist. (It's great to get experience in a more relaxed environment, working with home equipment that I would never see otherwise)


2010 – 2012 - Student Clinical Rotations

Clinical Site Locations and Contact Coordinators:

St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital

Clinical Coordinator: Andrea Howard

(248) 967-7444, howarda@macomb.edu


Beaumont Hospital, Troy Campus

Clinical Coordinator: Susana Ristoski

(248) 964-0851, Sristoski@beaumonthospitals.com


Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Campus

Clinical Coordinator: Steve Hammick

(248) 898-6027, Shamick@beaumonthospitals.com

Student clinical rotations included 40 weeks of hands on clinical experience including:

- ICU Ventilator management

- NICU & PICU

- Patient assessment and evaluation

- ER and floor treatments

- Arterial Blood Gas sampling and interpretation

- Capillary blood gas sampling and interpretation

- Interaction with physician, patient and family

- Positive, accurate and clear verbal communication

- Effective Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

- Paper and electronic charting

- Patient transport on ventilators

- Ability to effectively use and follow protocols

- Chest physiotherapy and bronchial hygiene therapy

- Ventilator weaning and extubation

- Ventilator alarm trouble shooting

- Advanced modes such as PRVC and APRV

- Infant ventilators, Drager and transport

- BiPAP, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula.

- Tracheostomy care and T-piece set ups

- Assist with Bronchoscopy and intubation

- Stocking RCP supplies, etc.