Annette Gallagher
Madison,WI
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist specializing in patient education, clinical assessment, and home-care transitions. Skilled in tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and caregiver training to support safe discharge and confident self-care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital- LTACH
Madison, Wisconsin
08.2025 - Current
- Ventilator, PAP, and airway management. Respiratory assessment and treatment including nebulizers, airway clearance, ABGs and EKGs. Ventilator and tracheostomy weaning.
RT, Tracheostomy and Ventilator Specialist
UW Hospitals and Clinics-UW Health Care Direct
Madison, Wisconsin
12.2014 - Current
- Transitioned from bedside respiratory therapist through 2017 to UW Health Care Direct. Manage all new ventilator and tracheostomy referrals to ensure all patients and caregivers receive thorough training and support as they transition from hospital to home.
Respiratory Therapist
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
Morris, Illinois
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided nebulizer treatments and airway clearance support, while assisting with EKGs, ABGs, ventilator care, trauma response, CPR, and rapid response events.
- Managed ventilators and observed patient tolerance during respiratory therapy sessions.
Respiratory Therapist
Midwest Respiratory Ltd
Joliet, Illinois
08.2004 - 12.2014
- Performed spirometry, lung volume, and diffusion testing for respiratory evaluations. Performed 6MWT and desaturation studies.
- Prepared pulmonary function testing equipment and checked daily calibration.
- Assisted with sick calls and physican messages as well as rooming patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, Illinois
07.1994 - 11.2010
- Managed ventilators and PAP therapy.
- Administered treatments and oxygen therapy, airway clearance/volume expansion.
- Assisted with tracheostomy care and airway suctioning
- Collected ABGs and performed EKGs.
- Provided emergency care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubation.
Education
Certificate in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL06-1994
Skills
- Patient education and assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Knowledge of respiratory equipment
- Tracheostomy care and management
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital- LTACH
08.2025 - Current
RT, Tracheostomy and Ventilator Specialist
UW Hospitals and Clinics-UW Health Care Direct
12.2014 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Morris Hospital And Healthcare Centers
06.2013 - 12.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Midwest Respiratory Ltd
08.2004 - 12.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Medical Center
07.1994 - 11.2010
Certificate in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Waubonsee Community College