I'm a Respiratory Therapist that is dedicated clinically in growing in patient care. I believe that Respiratory therapy is my ministry of purpose, and I am excited to expand my understanding and knowledge as a therapist. I am hardworking, compassionate, and I have a great understanding of teamwork and multi-tasking.
Hi, I’m
Charnita Gordon
Monroe,Michigan
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
Respiratory Care Assistant
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Applied critical thinking techniques to effectively address and resolve challenging issues
- Streamlined the administration of medications
- Monitored the respiratory and cardiovascular health
- Capable of addressing and managing respiratory emergencies
- Modified care plans per protocol
- Enhanced efficiency in delivering respiratory care treatments alongside managing equipment setups
- Contributed to the enhancement of patient care through collaborative efforts
- Performed invasive arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and conducted analysis of results
- Developed effective techniques for managing time
- Effective communication for better patient care
Excellacare Home Health Care
Home Health Aide
06.2018 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations
Education
Monroe County Community CollegeMonroe
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Care
05-2024
University Overview
- Honoree of Sparrow Award
- Honoree of Lambada Honor Society
- Awarded Student Of The Year Award
- National Board Of Respiratory Care Scholarship Recipient
- 3.262 GPA
- Ranked in Top 25% of class
- Lambada Honor Society Member
- Secretary Of Monroe County Community College Respiratory Therapy Club of 2024
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Data Confidentiality
- Fast Learner
- Billing and coding
- Time Management
- Workload Management
- Positive and professional
- File and Record Keeping
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Document Preparation
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE use
- Respiratory therapy techniques
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Caring bedside manner
- Equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment administration
- Patient care
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Respiratory Care Assistant
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Excellacare Home Health Care
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Monroe County Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Care
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