Alyiah McGaha
Booneville,MS
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Quipt Home Medical
Corinth, MS
05.2021 - Current
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Provided continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy setup.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and therapy documentation.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with patients and staff.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
Respiratory Therapist
Tippah County Hospital
Ripley, MS
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Provided continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy setup.
- Administered medications via nebulizers, inhalers, or MDIs.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and therapy documentation.
- Continuously updated knowledge through professional development courses.
- Conducted arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation.
- Administered respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy to patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
CNA
NMMC
Tupelo, MS
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided post-operative care to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurse.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05-2019
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Clinical Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Setup
- Care Planning
- Medical Terminology
- Appointment Scheduling
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Quipt Home Medical
05.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Tippah County Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2021
CNA
NMMC
06.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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