Candy Scadden
Valley Springs
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with fifteen years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Coordinator
Avera Dells Area Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Managed cardio/pulmonary rehab program. Enrolled patients, initiated and revised treatment plans. Managed billing and protocols.
- Optimized resource allocation by monitoring therapist caseloads and adjusting staffing levels accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring of therapy practices and equipment maintenance.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by analyzing patient outcomes data and making recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing effective respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Respiratory Therapist
Sanford USD Medical Center And Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2021
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance
Education
Associate Of Science - Respiratory Care
Dakota State University
Madison, SD05.2011
Skills
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NPS-RT Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Coordinator
Avera Dells Area Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Select Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Sanford USD Medical Center And Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2021
Associate Of Science - Respiratory Care
Dakota State University
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