HOWARD PAISNER

Last assignment was working April previous year 2025 at Lawrence General as a respiratory therapist on their night shift for a contracted position.

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments and monitored patient responses.
• Operated ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
• Conducted patient assessments to evaluate respiratory function.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to create patient care plans.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress.

• Administered antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications via hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure equipment to manage respiratory conditions.
• Non invasive and Invasive airway management.
• Cardioversion and EKGs are part of our assigned duty.
• Managed both non-invasive and invasive airway procedures for patients in critical care settings.
• Performed arterial blood gas (ABG) tests and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) using ventilators such as Zoll, Draeger, LTV, and VON.
• We take care of the needs of newborns in maternity or operating room that could have respiratory issues such as C Births and meconium in birth canal.
• Pulmonary Rehab care in our Acute care and ICU with a step-down or SNF unit Maternity required to be at Sections, Inductions and Fetal Distress.
• Maintained certifications in STABLE, PALS, and NRP to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care.

• Conducted pulmonary rehab and provided care for geriatric population, focusing on airway management issues to enhance patient outcomes.
• Trained nurses on airway management, noninvasive techniques, and the use of heated high flow in a SNF setting.
• Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients in various healthcare settings.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary for optimal care.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and home care techniques.

• Provided pulmonary care to patients compromised by medical illnesses, facilitating recovery and improving respiratory function.
• Provided non-invasive and invasive respiratory support to patients in critical care settings.
• Weaned patients from ventilators following respiratory protocol.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating various life support systems in a clinical environment.
• Long term acute care facility

• Providing respiratory care to pediatric population.
• Developed expertise in ventilator management and aerosol therapy for tracheostomy patients.
• Taught airway management techniques to nursing staff and families of pediatric patients.
• Conducted ACLS, BLS, and NRP training sessions.