Carleigh DeVane
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric/Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong experience in patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, mechanical ventilation, and emergency response. Proven ability to deliver high-quality respiratory care and optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity settings. Seeking to transition into a medical sales role, leveraging clinical expertise, communication skills, and a results-driven mindset to support healthcare providers and improve patient care solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients, ensuring safe and effective treatment outcomes.
- Monitor and evaluate patient responses, adjusting therapies based on clinical assessment.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Implement evidence based protocols to improve respiratory outcomes and reduce readmissions. Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and home medical equipment use.
- Manage ventilator settings, including during critical care transports, to maintain continuity of care.
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff and assisted in training new team members.
- Respond to code blue and trauma events providing airway management, ventilatory support, and coordinated care in high acuity, emergent situations.
Respiratory Care Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington, NC
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined workflow processes for respiratory therapists to optimize patient care delivery.
- Executed thorough cleaning protocols for respiratory equipment to support patient safety and care standards.
- Monitored patient responses and adjusted breathing treatments to ensure optimal therapeutic effectiveness.
- Assisted in collecting and analyzing arterial blood gas samples.
Sales Associate/Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Fisher's & The Ladies Shop
Elizabethtown, NC
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly to foster customer loyalty.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Directed social media strategies to promote business initiatives and engage target audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2024
Skills
- Clinical Product Education and Training
- Relationship Building with Healthcare Providers
- Persuasive Communication Skills with Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advanced Clinical Knowledge
- High-Acuity Decision Making
- Goal-Oriented and Results-Driven Mindset
- Time Management
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Healthcare Environments
- Rapid Assimilation of Complex Clinical and Product Knowledge
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
06.2024 - Current
Respiratory Care Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate/Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
Fisher's & The Ladies Shop
07.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Wilmington