Abigail Minton
Rose Hill,VA
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with 9 years of healthcare experience, including 6 years in a hospital setting and 3 years providing remote Durable Medical Equipment (DME) support and CPAP setup. Skilled in respiratory assessment, patient education, CPAP/BiPAP equipment setup and troubleshooting, and delivering compassionate patient-centered care. Strong ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams while working independently in both clinical and remote environments.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vital Nurse Staffing LLC - rtNOW
Frankenmuth, Michigan
06.2023 - Current
- Set up patients with appropriate PAP equipment and supplies, ensuring comfort and compliance
- Provided patient instructions and troubleshooting support for CPAP setups, enhancing patient understanding and adherence
- Consult with patients/customers to answer questions regarding sleep therapy, equipment, risks, costs, and other general concerns
- Maintain medical databases, ensuring complete and accurate medical records and documentation
- Executed policy and procedure to complete remote patient monitoring tasks
- Adhere strictly to HIPAA guidelines in patient interactions to HIPAA guidelines
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health
Kingsport, TN
04.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Optimized oxygen titration levels for patients on ventilator support to enhance respiratory function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Monitored the patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Ensured correct setup of ventilators for patient use.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by the care team.
- Administered aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to enhance patient breathing and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians and care team members to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
King University
Kingsport, TN 05.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA 06.2015 - 12.2016
Skills
- ventilator management
- respiratory assessment
- patient monitoring
- medical record documentation
- equipment troubleshooting
- problem solving
- effective communication
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vital Nurse Staffing LLC - rtNOW
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
King University
05.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health
04.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College
06.2015 - 12.2016