Patricia McCarthy
Winchester,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 31 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Therapy paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist IV
Valley Health-Warren Medical Center
Front Royal, VA
04.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and NIV to deliver airway management.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Services Supervisor
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
06.2011 - 04.2021
- Assisted with training and development of team members.
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Worked on many Proformance Improvement plans/committees
- Completed LEAN course to assist with PI projects.
Respiratory NICU Manager
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist IV
Valley Health -Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
03.1997 - 05.2009
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Allegheny General Hospital
East Pittsburgh, PA
06.1991 - 03.1997
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA06.1991
Associate of Arts - Fashion Buying
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY05.1988
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Diagnostic tools
- Spirometer reading
- Strong clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- EPIC Software Proficiency and Super User
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- ACCS - Adult Critical Care Specialist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist IV
Valley Health-Warren Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Respiratory Services Supervisor
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
06.2011 - 04.2021
Respiratory NICU Manager
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
03.2009 - 03.2011
Registered Respiratory Therapist IV
Valley Health -Winchester Medical Center
03.1997 - 05.2009
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Allegheny General Hospital
06.1991 - 03.1997
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Allegheny County
Associate of Arts - Fashion Buying
Genesee Community College
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- ACCS - Adult Critical Care Specialist
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