Gerald Meharry
Whitehouse ,Texas
Summary
My name is Gerald Meharry. I've been a Registered Respiratory Therapist at UT Health since 2005 and am now the Team Lead of the Bronchoscopy Lab.
In my current role I work side by side with the doctors to preform various interventional bronchoscopies and respiratory procedures. I coordinate cases and manage scheduling with the anesthesia team, radiology as well as the physicians. As a team we strive to stay current on new developments in the field and attend in-service education both departmental and hospital wide. I educate and assist the doctors in use of the equipment used in procedures and work closely with equipment reps and nurses to provide the best quality of care for our patients.
Prior to bronch lab I provided respiratory care as the Team Leader throughout the hospital and still occasionally pick up extra shifts on the floor. I've worked in several departments including Emergency Department, ICU and NICU. I assist with procedures such as chest tube placement and intubation as well as manage invasive and noninvasive ventilator care, aerosolized medications, oxygen delivery and pulmonary function tests.
I believe in maintaining professionalism, trustworthiness, punctual attendance and good interdisciplinary teamwork in whatever role I take on.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UT Health
03 2005 - Current
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to accurately diagnose lung diseases, facilitating appropriate treatment interventions.
- Streamlined clinical processes through the implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
MMA Coach
Ethos/ Team One
03 2001 - Current
- Encouraged my clients to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Networking my gym with other local gyms. Cordinating semeniars, local matches and competitions.
- Personalized training based on my clients skill level and abilites.
- Held multiple classes during the week up to forty students.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of opponents to develop valuable techniques and increase preparedness.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of additional coaching staff to establish strong and competent team.
- Scheduled and organized team events, dinners to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
Education
Respiratory Therapist - Health Sciences
Tyler Junior College
01.2005
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Cleaning
- Equipment Setup
- Relationship Building
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Tools
- Clinical Leadership
- Intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Effective Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time Management
Certification
• RRT
• ACLS
• BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UT Health
03 2005 - Current
MMA Coach
Ethos/ Team One
03 2001 - Current
Respiratory Therapist - Health Sciences
Tyler Junior College
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