CHARNITA GORDON
Monroe
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with a commitment to enhancing patient care through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Proficient in monitoring patients and adjusting treatment plans to achieve optimal health outcomes. Known for compassion and dedication to navigating complex clinical situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Vibra Specialty Hospital
Taylor
02.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory care treatments to patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Operated and maintained respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
Monroe
03.2023 - 01.2025
- 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
CAREGIVER
Excellacare Home Health Care
Farmington
06.2018 - 08.2022
- 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
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Monroe County Community College
Monroe05-2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Medication administration
- Continuous positive airway pressure (V60)
- High Flow Devices (Vapotherm and Airvlo)
- Mechanical ventilation management (Servo I)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Oxygen therapy
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support (ACLS)
- Care plan management
- EMR management
- Transport Critical Care Patients (Hamilton)
Websites
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)
Volunteer Experience
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Awards
- 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
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Vibra Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - Current
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2023 - 01.2025
CAREGIVER
Excellacare Home Health Care
06.2018 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Monroe County Community College