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Melissa Taylor

New Fairfield,CT

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 8 years of extensive clinical and professional experience plus 6 years as a bedside CNA/PCT working with adult, geriatric, and some pediatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues in both acute and LTAC facilities. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis in addition to extensive work with tracheostomy/ventilator patients. A patient/family, staff, and student trainer/educator. Excellent communication skills, patient-centered, and compassionate.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Wallingford, CT
07.2013 - Current
  • Maintain proper oxygen titration levels of patients both vented and non-vented.
  • Evaluate patient response to respiratory treatments and revise care plans accordingly.
  • Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, intubations, and thoracenteses.
  • Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Coordinate with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Deliver treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and proper care.
  • Provide antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and airway clearance therapies.
  • Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management to trach patients.
  • Perform trach care, changes, decannulations, PMV and plugging use.
  • Educate patient and family on patient's illness, proper care, and home management.
  • Maintain patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Middlesex Hospital
Middletown, CT
03.2015 - 03.2018

Registered Respiratory Therapist

MidState Medical Center
Meriden, CT
02.2016 - 06.2016

Education

No Degree - Patient Care Technician 1 Yr Certificate Program

Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT
05.2013

Skills

  • Physical assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Oxygen Therapy - Administration/Titration/HiFlow/Portable/6MinWalk
  • Tracheostomy Care - Changes/Decan/PMV/Plugging
  • Respiratory Mechanics - PF/IS/IMT/Spirometry/NIF
  • Airway Clearance Therapy -Metaneb/Vest/Percussor/Cofflator/Manual
  • Mechanical Ventilation Management Weans/Acute/Chronic
  • Medication Administration - Adrenergic, Anticholinergic, Mucolytic, Corticosteroids, Antibiotic
  • Special Procedures - ABG's, EKG's, Bronchoscopy
  • NIV - BiPAP/ CPAP
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Discharge Planning Liaison
  • Staff and Student Trainor
  • Patient and family advocate
  • Patient/ Family education
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Dependable and Responsible

Affiliations

  • American Association of Respiratory Care
  • CT Society for Respiratory Care
  • National Board for Respiratory Care

Certification

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist 2013
  • ACLS/BLS Current
  • Prior EMT-B 2002
  • Prior CNA/PCT 2007

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

MidState Medical Center
02.2016 - 06.2016

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Middlesex Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2018

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
07.2013 - Current

No Degree - Patient Care Technician 1 Yr Certificate Program

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Naugatuck Valley Community College

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