Donnazetta Murray
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in assessing and treating patients. Handles both acute and chronic concerns using optimal approaches based on sound medical standards. Knowledgeable Respiratory Therapist skilled at helping patients feel comfortable while providing expert respiratory therapy for wide range of conditions. Collaborative, hardworking and proficient in diverse treatment modalities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Continued Care at Pineville
Charlotte, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Liberty healthcare
Winston Salem, North Carolina
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Set up, operated, and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support each patient's individual needs
- Supported patients with emergency issues, providing skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
- Documented treatment data in patient's electronic healthcare record
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Cape Fear Valley
Fayetteville, NC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitor ventilators
- Assess and provide treatments
- Delivered oxygen therapy
- Transport
- Assist in C section and deliveries
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and other assessments to determine patients' needs
Certified Respiratory Therapist
A plus Companion Care Service
Charlotte, NC
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Delivered oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy and CPAP therapy to help patients meet treatment goals
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance in LRICU
- Monitor ecmo and Nitric
- Delivered therapies such as oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, and CPAP therapy to meet patients' treatment goals
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory care devices and procedures for continued at-home care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Methodist Harris Alliance
Dallas Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Medical Center
Gretna, La
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Used blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes
- Updated the master chart and individual patient records with current therapy information
Certified Respiratory Therapist
DHR Health
McAllen, TX
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Educated patients and families regarding respiratory conditions and care, including asthma, COPD, and lung cancer
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas ContinuCare Hospital at Pinveville
Charlotte, NC
09.2014 - 12.2020
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
Certified Respiratory Therapist
K3 Enterprises Home Medical Equipment of Chatham County
Siler, NC
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
02.2007 - 09.2011
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Applied information from blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Educated patients and families on asthma, COPD and lung cancer treatment
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds and x-rays
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NYSkills
- CERNER
- EPIC
- MEDITECH
- TRAUMA ICU
- NEURO ICU
- MEDICAL/SURGICAL ICU
- CARDIAC ICU
- PEDS
- HOME CARE
- LTACH
- EMERGENCY ROOM
Certification
- CRT
- BLS
- ACLS
- NC, 5012
- LA, 326469
- FL, TT17513
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Continued Care at Pineville
09.2024 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Liberty healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Cape Fear Valley
09.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Respiratory Therapist
A plus Companion Care Service
07.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Methodist Harris Alliance
08.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Respiratory Therapist
DHR Health
01.2021 - 03.2021
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas ContinuCare Hospital at Pinveville
09.2014 - 12.2020
Certified Respiratory Therapist
K3 Enterprises Home Medical Equipment of Chatham County
09.2011 - 09.2013
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Medical Center
02.2007 - 09.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Onondaga Community College