Brandy McClay
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Education Professional with 19 years of clinical experience and 10 years specializing in non-invasive ventilation and sleep disordered breathing management. Experienced in patient education, respiratory therapy equipment management, and collaborative care with pulmonary provides to support diagnosis and treatment of respiratory sleep disorders. Proven ability to lead training programs, implement clinical protocols, and support adoption of medical technologies that improve patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Health
New Orleans, LA
11.2014 - Current
- Educate physicians, clinicians, and healthcare teams on respiratory and sleep therapy equipment including CPAP/BiPAP systems, non-invasive mechanical ventilators, cough assist devices, suction machines, and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Lead clinical education sessions and in-service training for medical providers and respiratory care teams to improve therapy implementation and patient outcomes.
- Support CPAP compliance programs by reviewing sleep study results with patients, providing therapy education, and monitoring adherence to treatment plans.
- Train patients and caregivers on proper use, troubleshooting, and maintenance of respiratory and sleep therapy equipment.
- Collaborate with physicians, sleep specialists, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize respiratory therapy programs.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor and mentor, guiding respiratory therapy staff and supporting clinical training initiatives.
- Implement protocols for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) programs, improving care delivery and standardizing treatment practices.
- Assist healthcare providers with device selection, therapy optimization, and patient compliance strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and clinical best practices in respiratory care.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administratiion
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciecne
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA05-2007
Skills
- Clinical Education & Training
- Medical Device Education
- Sleep Therapy & CPAP Compliance
- Respiratory Care & Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Healthcare Program Development
- Physician & Clinician Training
- Patient Education & Therapy Adherence
- Clinical Protocol Implementation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Healthcare Leadership & Mentorship
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist-National Board of Respiratory Care
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist- Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Health
11.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Healthcare Administratiion
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciecne
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center