REGINA PRICEGuyton, GA 31312 912-243-3778 rpriceguyton@comcast.net

Respiratory TherapistMotivated and results-oriented professional with more than 10 years of comprehensive experience in Respiratory Therapy, further enhanced by a dynamic background that includes business administration and accounting. Demonstrates a passion and commitment to excellence in providing respiratory patients with assessments, treatments, and care. Proven ability to successfully conduct sleep studies and CPAP qualifications as well as a wide range of therapeutic procedures. Organized and analytical with an aptitude for developing collaborative relationships among teams, peers, patients, and families. Hands-on leader known for a fearless approach to problem solving and drive for constant personal and professional development.

Core Competencies

Safety Standards Management • Analysis of Capnography, Pulmonary Mechanics, & Graphic MotorsAdvanced Ventilation Techniques • Tracheotomy Performance & Maintenance • Leadership & CollaborationCase Notes Composition • Patient Care Plans • Treatment Evaluations • Pulmonary Hygiene • Safety Protocol

Quality Control • Healthcare Administration • Medical Terminology • Clinical Procedures • MS Office SuiteBusiness Administration • Team Supervision • Accounts Payable • Accounting

Professional Experience

SOUTHEAST SLEEP DISORDERS CENTER, Savannah, GA 2010 – 2013RRT & RPSGT

Effectively and efficiently prepared patients for Electrode Application, and performed CPAP, BIPAP, and Oxygen application to patients in needed.

Carefully reviewed each patient chart for information in order to be optimally prepared for emergencies as well as to gather complete understanding of physician orders.

Completed ICD-9-CM and CPT coding on superbills for military, Medicare, and Medicaid patients. Analyzed and recording events during patient sleep studies. Provided final determination of apnea, oxygen desaturation, centrals, and Cheyne Stokes.

SELECT SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, Savannah, GA 2009 – 2010RRT & PRN

Assisted in care and treatment of patients with various respiratory diseases, including monitoring ventilators and making adjustments as needed.

Regularly reviewed in order to ensure compliance with doctor’s written or verbal orders. Performed weaning procedures and beside spirometry on heart patients. Managed tracheotomy performance, care, and decanlization with emphasis on hygiene and patient comfort.

ST. JOSEPH CANDLER HOSPITAL, Savannah, GA 2004 – 2008RRT II

Monitored and assessment patient physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs and ABGS-blood chemistry changes, and consulted with physicians in the event of adverse reactions.

Supported patients and families with education regarding their conditions or disease and training in management techniques, such as breathing exercises.

Participated in high-risk deliveries, applying CPAP, ventilation therapy, suctioning and intubation as needed in emergency or crisis situations.

Received and set-up heart patients after CABG, assisted in cardioversion therapy, and placed art lines.

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EFFINGHAM HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME, Springfield, GA 2005 – 2007Respiratory Therapist

Managed patient care and oversight independently as only nurse on staff overnight. Interpreted and analyzed ABG and Gas Exchange Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Techniques. Provided patients with support and treatment in form of Humidity and Aerosol Therapy, Airway

Management, Hyperinflation Therapy, Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy, and CPR. Performed EKGs, ventilation management, and constant assessment of patient conditions as well as

management of patient safety and records.

Prior Professional Experience

MEDQUEST, Alpharetta, GA 1999 – 2001Staff Accountant

Managed all accounts across 8 MedQuest centers, involving review of balances, preparation and adjustment of A/P and A/R, and reconciliation of bank statements.

Assisted controller with adjustments as needed as well as preparation of budgets. Approved petty cash for each center and ensured accurate coding of each invoice processed.

LODGIAN, Atlanta, GA 1996 – 1999Staff Accountant

Maintained all accounts for 14 separate hotels, including setup of new accounts in Oracle. Oversaw inventory and cost controls, performed inventory audits and audits of bank statements, and

assisted in monthly P&L statements. Facilitated training, development, and supervision of 10 A/P clerks.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Health Science, Strayer UniversityAnticipated Completion: 2016

Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy, Armstrong State University, 2009