Gail Hutto
Pellston
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
Newberry
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Respiratory Therapist
McLaren Northern Michigan
Petoskey
09.1989 - 06.2022
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Sciences
California, PA06-1989
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medication administration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient education
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Treatment evaluation
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Diagnostic testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Blood gas analysis
- Appointment scheduling
- Caring bedside manner
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Practice improvement
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Treatment plan development
- Reporting and documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical leadership
- Emergency medical care
- Pulse oximetry
- Professional bedside manner
- Oxygen therapy
- Equipment cleaning
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Infection control
- Patient and caregiver education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Physical assessments
- Intubation
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Tracheostomy care
- Equipment setup
- Home care planning
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Mechanical ventilation management
- First aid and CPR
- Medical record documentation
- Ventilator management
- Patient instruction
- Relationship building
- Drug administration trained
- Airway management
- Treatment administration
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Spirometer reading
- Patient care documentation
- Decision-making
Certification
- ACLS 2024
- PALS 2024
- BLS 2024
- CRTT License #4401000157 2/8/2025
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
McLaren Northern Michigan
09.1989 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Sciences