Emily Martin
Gaffney,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia , NC
08.2023 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney, SC
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Utilized ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BIPAP machines, nebulizers. to treat respiratory diseases.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Instructed patients on inhaler techniques and other self-care management strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC07-2023
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Outpatient Care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Ventilator management
- Equipment Setup
- Intubation
Certification
- NC Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- SC Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- ACLS and BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cherokee Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Cherokee Medical Center
02.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Spartanburg Community College
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