Farrah Macy
Portland
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Maine Health, adept in arterial blood gas analysis and mechanical ventilation management. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective airway management and strong relationship-building skills. Committed to delivering high-quality care and mentoring new staff in best practices.
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Maine Health
05.2024 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult patients.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult patients
- Responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Colby Sawyer College
New Hampshire12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME05-2022
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Electronic medical records
- Intubation
- Equipment setup
- Patient instruction
- Physical assessments
- Patient care
- Spirometer reading
- Relationship building
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- First aid and CPR
- Blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Pulse oximetry
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Respiratory treatment planning
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner – Maine Health Department or equivalent state licensing body.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Maine Health
05.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Colby Sawyer College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southern Maine Community College
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