De'Mia O'Gilvie
Kingwood
Summary
Dedicated and motivated Respiratory Therapy student seeking a paid student respiratory care position to apply clinical knowledge, hands-on experience, and patient-focused care. Passionate about contributing to a dynamic healthcare team while gaining practical experience in respiratory assessments, treatments, and patient education. Bringing 10+ years of professional experience in administrative support and customer service, with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a commitment to efficiency. Eager to support patient well-being and team success in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RT Student
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Managed ventilator weaning protocols, monitoring patient progress and making adjustments per physician orders.
- Assisted with extubation procedures, assessing readiness, providing post-extubation care, and monitoring for complications.
- Independently administered floor therapy, including oxygen titration, nebulizer treatments, and airway clearance techniques.
- Assisted in safe patient transport, ensuring oxygen therapy, ventilators, and monitoring equipment were properly managed during intra-hospital transfers.
- Documented all assessments, interventions, and ventilator changes accurately.
RT Student
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided ventilator management, including mode changes, weaning protocols, and troubleshooting alarms.
- Gained experience in critical care, working with patients in ICU settings on mechanical ventilation and high-flow oxygen therapy.
- Performed Chest Physiotherapy (CPT), including percussion and vibration to aid secretion clearance.
- Provided routine oral care for ventilated and tracheostomy patients.
- Performed routine tracheostomy care, including suctioning, inner cannula changes, and site cleaning to prevent infections
- Assisted in endotracheal (ET) tube placement and cuff pressure check, ensuring proper equipment setup, securing the airway, and verifying tube position.
RT Student
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided floor therapy, administering oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and incentive spirometry.
- Performed patient assessments, breath sounds, pulse oximetry, and vital sign monitoring.
- Educated patients on respiratory treatments, medication use, and airway clearance techniques.
- Documented respiratory treatments, patient progress, and assessments.
Departure Coordinator
Alaska Airlines
05.2017 - 06.2024
- Coordinate and oversee all airline arrivals and departure procedures to ensure timely and efficient operations.
- Address and resolve any late changes or issues to avoid flight delays.
- Maintain clear and professional communication on multiple radio channels to relay critical information between ground crew, flight staff, and operations teams.
- Perform weight and balance calculations to ensure proper aircraft load distribution and compliance with safety regulations.
- Conduct fuel checks to verify accurate fuel loads and cross-check fuel distribution.
- Awarded the 2021 Soar (Safe Operations & Recognition Award) for proactive actions in preventing unsafe situations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Care
Lone Star College
Kingwood, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Economics
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2016
Skills
- Clinical competence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Emergency care
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association. (245413493631)
Timeline
RT Student
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
01.2025 - Current
RT Student
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
08.2024 - 12.2024
RT Student
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Departure Coordinator
Alaska Airlines
05.2017 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Care
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Science - Economics
California State University, East Bay
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