Charles Congdon
Monroe,NC
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
MUSC LANCASTER
05.2017 - Current
- Assessed patient respiratory status and adjusted therapy plans based on clinical findings.Assessed respiratory status and delivered prescribed oxygen, aerosol, and ventilation therapies.
- Monitored ventilator settings, alarm parameters, and patient responses for safe respiratory support.
- Performed arterial blood gas collection and interpreted results to guide treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff on care plans for acute and chronic pulmonary conditions.
- Responded to emergent airway situations with rapid intubation support and resuscitation readiness.
- Documented treatments, assessments, and patient progress accurately in clinical records.
- Maintained respiratory equipment, ensured readiness, and followed infection control protocols consistently.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Manager
Medi Home Care
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Delivered training for additional job positions, supporting continuous coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates aligned with skill levels to maximize team performance.
- Sourced and recruited qualified candidates, completing hiring for open positions.
- Verified inventory integrity through counts, comparing current levels against target accuracy levels and documenting variances.
- Partnered with staff to refine procedures, improving customer satisfaction while enhancing bottom-line profitability.
- Developed and implemented training programs focused on best practices to strengthen employee knowledge, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Respiratory Therapist
CMC-Union
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Liaised with patient family members and physicians to align communication for patient care coordination.
- Provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation while maintaining airway patency.
- Aligned respiratory care and diagnostic services with standards of excellence.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities, then established medical decisions based on assessment findings
- Completed bronchopulmonary drainage while assisting patients with breathing exercises.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
CMC
11.1998 - 12.2011
- Coordinated patient care through interaction with patients, family members, and physicians.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators while managing critical care responsibilities.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications using various delivery devices.
Skills
- Airway management
- Intubation
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory care protocols
- Critical care support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medical record documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- South Carolina License #3346
- ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
Education and Training
Associate of Science Respiratory Therapy
Central Piedmont Community College Class of June 2000
Enrolled for BSRT
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
MUSC LANCASTER
05.2017 - Current
Manager
Medi Home Care
02.2013 - 03.2017
Respiratory Therapist
CMC-Union
01.2011 - 01.2013
Respiratory Therapist
CMC
11.1998 - 12.2011