Bruce McNeely
Ocala,FL
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in ventilator management, airway care, and arterial blood gas analysis. Skilled in critical care, oxygen therapy, and rapid patient assessment.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Resgistered Respiratory Therapist
Covernant Specialty Hospital
Lubbock , Texas
02.2011 - 06.2026
- Evaluated respiratory status for specialty hospital patients to inform treatment plans.
- Adjusted ventilator settings and delivered airway care to optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered nebulizer treatments and oxygen therapy to enhance respiratory function.
- Collected arterial blood gases and recorded results.
RRT
IHS
Lubbock, Texas
02.1996 - 02.2011
- Supported respiratory therapy for Indian Health Service patients across care settings.
- Reviewed lung function data and patient charts to guide treatment plans.
- Provided oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and airway clearance support.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted respiratory equipment during care.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, and care teams on treatment plans.
- Recorded respiratory assessments and therapy actions in clinical records.
- Taught patients and families inhaler use and breathing techniques.
- Maintained readiness of ventilators, oxygen devices, and respiratory supplies for daily patient care.
- Set up ventilators and adjusted settings per physician orders during mechanical ventilation care.
- Responded quickly to respiratory distress and cardiac arrest emergencies.
- Delivered oxygen therapy, aerosol medication, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance care for patients with respiratory illness.
- Showed patients and families proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs to assess treatment response and identify changes in patient status.
- Inspected respiratory equipment routinely to ensure safety and functionality before patient use.
- Partnered with a multidisciplinary team members to build patient care plans.
- Kept accurate records of assessments, treatments, medications, and outcomes.
- Evaluated patient progress during treatments and communicated findings to physicians and care staff.
- Communicated with patients, family members, and physicians to coordinate care.
- Completed continuing education on advances in respiratory care.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Followed safety regulations during respiratory therapy procedures.
- Helped caregivers and family members communicate about patient health status.
- Completed therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using treatment methods and equipment.
- Consulted with physicians on diagnosis and treatment options for complex conditions.
- Built care plans for individual patients based on condition assessment.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and supported breathing exercises.
- Assessed patient safety risks and determined necessary interventions.
- Evaluated deficiencies and abnormalities and supported medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled critical care duties.
- Provided care on-site at outpatient clinics and patient homes.
- Supported patient care for diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel.
- Tracked blood chemistry, vital signs, and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Maintained patient airways through endotracheal intubation.
- Carried out physician orders for treatment protocols and durations.
- Transcribed physician notes and kept patient charts current with treatment data.
General
various
Lubbock, Texas
01.1976 - 02.1987
- Before College I did a number of different things. I did Pest Control for a number of years. I drove a Box Truck and delivered Eggs. I did Concrete work. I worked for a company that put in Truck Scales, landscaping etc.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Plains College
Levelland, TX02-1988
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Oxygen therapy
- Arterial blood gas
- Lung function testing
- Critical care
Timeline
Resgistered Respiratory Therapist
Covernant Specialty Hospital
02.2011 - 06.2026
RRT
IHS
02.1996 - 02.2011
General
various
01.1976 - 02.1987
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Plains College