Christal Couch

Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in respiratory therapy and a deep understanding of patient care techniques. Demonstrated expertise in delivering effective therapeutic interventions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting patient needs with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments.

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• State of Tennessee Division of Health Related Boards-Licensed CRT, ABG Endorsed
• State of Arkansas Medical Board-licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP), ABG Endorsed
• State of Missouri Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner-CRT
• Credentialed through NBRC as Certified Respiratory Therapist
• AARC member
• NBRC member

• Respiratory Therapist, Vanderbilt-Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN, 10/23-Present, Knowledgeable of Servo I & Servo U Ventilators/Drager Ventilators, Bubble C-pap, Vapotherms, IPV, HIT, Phillips V60 Bipaps and multiple other Respiratory Care Modalities., Trained in the Areas of Acute Care, PICU and NICU., Assisted with intubations, Vent weaning and O2 weaning, CPR, followed Asthma protocols, etc.
• Respiratory Therapist, Arkansas Continued Care Hospital, Jonesboro, AR, 08/21-09/24, Knowledgeable of 840/980 Puritan-Bennett Ventilators, Phillips-Trilogy (cpap/bipap), HFNC's and numerous other Respiratory Care Modalities., Work in ICU and Medsurge floors-(Geriatric, Adult/young adult), Intubations/CPR/Maintain patient airways, etc.
• Respiratory Therapist, Affordable Medical Supplies-DME-home care, 04/17-08/21, Cpap/Bipap, Invasive/non-invasive Ventilators-in home and Hospital setups for discharge., Follow-ups for patient compliance and evaluations of therapy via cpap/bipap, home ventilators., Communicate with MD's/APRN's regarding sleep reports/adherence to therapy ordered.
• Respiratory Therapist, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, Jonesboro, AR, 02/13-03/17, Knowledgeable in the use of 840 Puritan-Bennett Ventilators, Phillips V60 Bipaps, Phillips Respironics CPAPs., Evaluates and monitor patients' response to therapy for documentation., Administers technical respiratory care including medication dispensing., Inspect and test equipment along with cleaning and reassembling equipment., Hands on experience in conducting prescribed therapeutic procedures-infant-geriatric., Up to date on current competencies and CEU's as required by workplace and NBRC.