Christina Melendez
7432 New Second Street, Elkins Park,PA
Summary
Patient focused with experience in treating patients throughout different clinical scenarios from neonatal to adult critical care. Seeking a per diem respiratory therapist position at your hospital to further educate and aid patients with different respiratory aliments to contribute excellent patient care at your hospital.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Lankenau Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Managed ventilator support in critically ill patients from neonates to adults
- Provide response to trauma levels 1 and 9
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Riddle Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with endobronchial ultrasound
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
Wyncote, PA05.2018
Skills
- Epic Medical Software
- Equipment monitoring
- Team oriented
- Microsoft office
- Compassionate
- Life Support Ventilation Management
- Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
- Adaptability
- Medical record documentation
- Multitasking
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- NBRC Credential
- NRP 2024-2026
- BLS 2024-2026
Clinical Internship Experience
Main Line Health Hospitals, 2021-2022
- Riddle Memorial Hospital
- Paoli Hospital
- Lankenau Hospital
- Bryn Mawr Hospital
- Floorcare/ NICU/ PFT/ Emergency Department
Cooper University Hospital, 2021-2022
- Clinical experience in intensive critical care units
- Experience in floor care and trauma
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2021-2022
- Floorcare
- NICU/ PICU
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Lankenau Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Riddle Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Cheltenham High School
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