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Chris McDonald

Augusta,GA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Particularly focused on maintaining safe working environments and enhancing organizational performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Edgefield County Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
  • Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provide emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Support workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
  • Use equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Calibrate, test, and adjust machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Alert to changes in facility conditions (radiological, environmental, potentially hazardous) and makes appropriate notifications.
  • Perform procedure walk-downs, which may require protective clothing and/or respiratory equipment.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Early Childhood Education

Augusta State University
Augusta, GA
12.2007

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
06.1999

Skills

  • Airway management
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Emergency medical care
  • Safety protocols adherence
  • Quality control analysis
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Adaptable to change

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Edgefield County Healthcare
08.2005 - Current

Bachelor Of Science - Early Childhood Education

Augusta State University

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Athens Technical College

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