Summer Pardo
Chesnee
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Care Practitioner with extensive experience at Prisma Health Upstate, skilled in aerosol therapy and patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and process improvements, including successful mentorship of staff and implementation of advanced respiratory technologies. Committed to delivering exceptional care in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Prisma Health Upstate
Seneca, SC
10.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted ventilatory support based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
08.2014 - 11.2021
- Conducted quality control checks on respiratory equipment ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provided mentorship to new staff, enhancing team competency in respiratory procedures.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in increased efficiency of patient care delivery.
- Led training sessions on advanced respiratory technologies for clinical staff development.
Respiratory Care Practitioner/ Assistant Manger
CaroMont Health
Gastonia, NC
05.2009 - 10.2021
- Administered respiratory therapies and interventions to enhance patient care and recovery.
- Monitored patient progress through advanced diagnostic equipment and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in respiratory care techniques.
- Bedside PFT's
- Trauma Duties
- Scheduling
- NICU/Peds
- Organized critical care symposium
- Asthma Ed camps
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Newberry College
Newberry, SC12.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC05.2009
Skills
- Aerosol therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Airway management
- Patient assessments
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory medical equipment
- Pediatric care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- STABLE certification
- PALS
- NRP
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Prisma Health Upstate
10.2021 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner/ Assistant Manger
CaroMont Health
05.2009 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Newberry College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Spartanburg Community College