Brenda McGuire
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
AdaptHealth
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Managed multiple schedules and prioritized tasks to meet demands of fast-paced work environment.
- Followed up with patients to reschedule missed appointments.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to verify alignment of appointment scheduling with clinic protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records for proper tracking of patient history and treatment.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
SALES/BACKROOM
TjMaxx
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
- Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Assisted customers with transporting large merchandise to waiting vehicles.
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPTMENT TECHNICIAN
Virginia Neurology and Sleep Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
- Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
- Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel
- Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations
- Process and prepare business or government forms
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor
- Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
- Demonstrated correct operation, care and calibration to on-site medical personnel.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
VIVIGEN TEAM LEAD TECHNICIAN
LifeNet Health
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Performing all aspects of processing, preservation and storage of human tissues in a FDA regulated environment for human donation
- Thoroughly review work orders or processing instructions prior to initiating production
- Work with production supervisors to adjust plans as needed
- Perform all aspects of processing tissue (debridement, dissection, cutting, cleaning and disinfection, sizing, assessing) according to current procedures and protocols
- Perform all aspects of packaging and preservation of tissue materials
- Accurately and thoroughly document all processes and functions performed
- Perform post-processing decontamination of equipment and the processing room
- Acts as a preceptor and mentor to new technicians as needed
- Create, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures, best practices, and training materials
- Weekly inventory and placing orders for week production
- Responsible for Final Chart Review for all shifts prior to sending to QA
- Daily office responsibilities; schedules, answering phone, meetings, training.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
LEAD EVENT SPECIALIST
Advantage Sales Marketing
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Generated excitement, brand awareness and boosted sales by hosting events in-stores
- Responsible for reviewing program materials, setting up and breaking down the work area, preparing, and sampling products on scheduled event days
- Presented more than 100 product demonstration and introduction sessions to clients with an 89% sales success rate
- Explained products, methods, and services to persuade customers to purchase products and utilize services
- Identified potential clients, gauging interest and qualification, bringing in new clients through outreach and networking.
SUBSITUDE TEACHER/SPANISH TEACHER
CDR William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Aided students to learn subject matters and skills that would contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women in the absence of the regular teacher
- Assessed students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Adapted lessons and teaching methods to meet class size, needs, and interests; established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Worked with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknesses; prepared students for standardized tests required by the state
- Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects; communicated these objectives to students, as adopted by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA).
COMMAND OMBUDSMAN
Naval Base Guam
03.2011 - 06.2015
- Served as liaison between unit leadership and military members and families; provided resources, information, training, presentations, and conferences, as well as, ran social media to support both the command leadership and over 1,500 Sailors and their families
- Attended bi-monthly advanced training including deployment readiness, community resources, and emergency response protocols, and separate on-site resource training at supporting organizations.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Monitored and contributed to daily social media to provide resources and information; maintained email, produced and distributed monthly newsletters
- Aided students to learn subject matters and skills that would contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women in the absence of the regular teacher
- Assessed students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Adapted lessons and teaching methods to meet class size, needs, and interests; established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Worked with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknesses; prepared students for standardized tests required by the state
- Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects; communicated these objectives to students, as adopted by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA).
Education
Associates Degree - Science, Respiratory Therapy
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE
San Diego, CA06.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Event Planning Execution
- Public Speaking Training
- Scheduling Forecasting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Google, Instagram, YouTube
- Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Project, Publisher,
- Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 10
- Patient Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Appointment Scheduling
Languages
Bilingual | Spanish
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AdaptHealth
08.2022 - Current
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPTMENT TECHNICIAN
Virginia Neurology and Sleep Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
SALES/BACKROOM
TjMaxx
05.2019 - 09.2023
VIVIGEN TEAM LEAD TECHNICIAN
LifeNet Health
05.2017 - 01.2021
LEAD EVENT SPECIALIST
Advantage Sales Marketing
10.2015 - 05.2017
SUBSITUDE TEACHER/SPANISH TEACHER
CDR William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School
09.2011 - 06.2015
COMMAND OMBUDSMAN
Naval Base Guam
03.2011 - 06.2015
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2011
Associates Degree - Science, Respiratory Therapy
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE
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