Darryl Melton
Roswell,GA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 16 years of experience in critical healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
2023.04 - 2023.10
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
2018.10 - 2023.04
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Primary COVID ICU Therapist
- Cardiovascular ICU Therapist
- Emergency Room Respiratory Therapist
- Night Shift Charge Therapist (01/2019-11/2020)
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Scottish Rite
2016.07 - 2018.11
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Therapist
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Therapist
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2016.07 - 2018.07
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- MICU, CCU,CVICU,Adult ER, Ped ER, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU and Pulmonary Units.
- Promoted quality care to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2005
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Patient Care Documentation
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Trach Care and Exchanges
- SVN Therapy
- Mechanical Ventilation
- ABG Sampling and Interpretation
- Positive Airway Pressure,
- CPAP, BIPAP
- Chest X-Ray Interpretation
- Disease Management
- High Flow Nasal Cannulas
- I-stat and Siemens Blood Gas Analyzers
- Verbal Communication
- Respiratory Leadership
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Respiratory Care Professional( State of Georgia)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
2023.04 - 2023.10
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital
2018.10 - 2023.04
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Scottish Rite
2016.07 - 2018.11
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2016.07 - 2018.07
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Respiratory Care Professional( State of Georgia)
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