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Carrie Barganier

Bristol,CT

Summary


Well-organized Lead Cardiopulmonary Technologist offering 19 years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CARDIOPULMONARY TECHNOLOGIST

BRISTOL HEALTH
09.2021 - Current
  • Assumed role of lead Cardiopulmonary Technologist. Perform comprehensive pulmonary function tests on diverse patient populations. Able to draw ABG's , analyze them on EPOC and report critical values to physician as needed. Oriented new staff upon hire to pulmonary and cardiac equipment. Monitored and maintained equipment ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards. Able to interpret and monitor EKG's during stress tests .Performed non-invasive Vascular Studies with CorVascular equipment. Able to apply, give patient instructions and register patients for Holter monitors. Perform EKG's as ordered. Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

BRISTOL HEALTH
06.2018 - Current
  • Full time position until September 2021 then secured a per diem position as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a 154 bed hospital. Able to provide care to all areas of the facility from the Emergency Department to the Critical Care Unit. Monitored patients on overnight oximetry and printed out reports to be submitted to physicians in the morning. Setting up and working with mechanical ventilators, Bipap/Cpap, highflow and aerosol and humidity therapy via face mask, trach collar and T-pieces in compliance with policy and procedure. Able to obtain and run ABG results on EPOC. Performs exercise oximetry on patients before discharge to ensure proper oxygen is ordered. Knowledge in Shiftwizard and scheduling staff.

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
06.2006 - 09.2021
  • Held a full-time position from 2006-2018 and then held a per diem position. Able to work closely with physicians and nurses to effectively deliver care throughout the hospital, providing support through documentation management and patient status updates. Experience with critically ill patients in the Emergency Department, NICU and Critical Care Units. Setting up and working with Bipap/Cpaps, mechanical ventilators and vapotherms.

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

ACG; GRAND VIEW REHAB
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked as staff Respiratory Therapist in this 180 bed facility. Reviewed and wrote protocols for tracheostomy care, tracheostomy setups, nebulizer therapy, vest therapy and oxygen therapy. Provided education and in-services to RN’s and LPN’s on respiratory equipment, trach care, suctioning and inhalation devices. Worked alongside APRN’s to evaluate patients with respiratory diseases and come up with a plan of care for them during their stay.

Education

Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Naugatuck Valley Community Collage
CT
06.2006

Skills

  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Patient/Family Support
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Epic/Meditech
  • Airway Management
  • Aerosol Drug Administration
  • Critical Care assessment
  • ABG draws/ run EPOC
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • ECG rhythm interpretation
  • Vascular testing
  • Stress testing

Accomplishments

Employee of the month 2024 Bristol Health

Received the Connecticut Hospital Association Hero award for 2025

Certification

  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • ACLS certified
  • PALS certified

Timeline

CARDIOPULMONARY TECHNOLOGIST

BRISTOL HEALTH
09.2021 - Current

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

ACG; GRAND VIEW REHAB
12.2020 - 05.2021

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

BRISTOL HEALTH
06.2018 - Current

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
06.2006 - 09.2021

Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Naugatuck Valley Community Collage

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