1. Patricia A. Vann
1821 Mini Drive  Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: (910) 354-0476  E-Mail: patricia.vann@me.com PV
Objective
Seeking a Respiratory Therapist position with a home health care company or medical facility that can utilize
my decade of experience in the respiratory care field and provide opportunities for advancement. Committed to
delivering quality patient care and achieving exceptional patient outcomes as a key member of the healthcare
team.
Experience
Maxim Healthcare Staffing, San Francisco, CA 06/2012 – present
Performed respiratory care as a per diem Respiratory Therapist at various healthcare and home health care
facilities throughout the Bay Area. Duties included floor therapy, ABG puncture and analysis, administration of
bronchodilators, aerosolized antibiotics and mucolytic medications, in addition to CPAP/BIPAP setup,
management and troubleshooting.
Cape Fear Valley Health Care System, Fayetteville, NC 10/2008 – 2/2012
Administered respiratory care as a Respiratory Therapist to patients on long term ventilatory support, including
setup, management and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators; performed tracheostomy care and arterial
puncture to include analysis and interpretation; performed echocardiograms, administered bronchodilator
therapy and other aspects of respiratory care as needed.
Lincare-Pediatric Specialists, Elizabethtown, NC 01/2008 – 05/2008
Performed in a health care specialist position conducting clinical evaluations, equipment setup (home
ventilators, CPAP, BIPAP, apnea monitors and feeding pumps) and education in patients’ homes (newborn to
geriatric). Served as the only Respiratory Therapist in the company servicing 15 counties.
Department of VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC 12/2006 -12/2007
Worked as a Respiratory Care Practitioner providing floor and ICU therapy to include administering nebulizer
treatments and oxygen administration; obtained and analyzed Arterial Blood Gases; CPAP education and setup
via CPAP classes given three times a week; responsible for ventilator setup, management and troubleshooting.
Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, NC 07/2005 – 02/2007
Responsible for ventilator management in accordance with respiratory care protocols, also ABG puncture and
analysis; tracheostomy care and tracheostomy changes at bedside; obtained sputum samples and
electrocardiograms; performed patient transport in addition to oxygen and aerosol therapy.
Stat Registry Service, Long Beach, CA 11/2004 -03/2005
Employed as a per diem Respiratory Therapist at various healthcare facilities throughout Southern California;
provided all aspects of respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary diseases.

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Kindred Hospital, Westminster, CA 09/2004 – 03/2005
Managed acute/long-term ventilator dependent patients; exercised independent decision making in accordance
with facility and departmental protocols to relieve respiratory distress and treat cardiopulmonary disease.
Western Medical Center, Anaheim, CA 08/2004 – 02/2005
Provided direct patient care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in an acute hospital setting to pediatric,
adolescent, adult and geriatric; frequently provided respiratory care to county prisoners, psychiatric patients and
emergency room patients with a consistent, appropriate and professional attitude; accurately and independently
delivered respiratory therapy as one of only two therapists per shift.
Education
California College San Diego, San Diego, CA 08/2002 – 07/2004
Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Independence University, Salt Lake City, UT Anticipated graduation date: 11/2015
Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care
GPA: 3.7
Skills
Applying advanced ventilation techniques; appraising patient needs for home care; changing out tracheostomy
tubes; collaborating with other healthcare professionals; composing case notes; customer service; delivering and
maintaining equipment for home care; documenting patient progress; educating patients on proper use of
respiratory care equipment; establishing plans for patient care; evaluating protocols and procedures; maintaining
equipment; managing patients on ventilators and life support equipment; measuring peak flow; monitoring
therapy based on patient responses and adjusting therapy accordingly; monitoring pulse oximetry; ordering
supplies; organization; performing EKG’s and arterial blood gas analyses; prioritizing; problem solving;
recommending changes in care; reviewing chest x-rays; setting up clinical equipment; tailoring respiratory
treatments to patients of different ages; time management; working independently.