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Gregory McGuire

Madison,WI

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 27 years of experience in hospital healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally. Reliable employee seeking Respiratory therapist position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Village At Manor Park, Healthcare Inc.
West Allis, WI
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided 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.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.

Staff Respiratory Therapist

Aspirus Divine Savior Healthcare
Portage, WI
07.2000 - 08.2021
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • 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.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations. Utilizing Noninvasive ventilation, Highflow, Bipap, as well as multiple ventilators and various modes.
  • 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.
  • Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care. Familiar with EPIC software.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
  • Provided emergency care to patients in a very busy ER enviorment.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
  • Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
  • Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
  • Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions. Performed PFT's and outpatient Holter monitoring.

Staff Respiratory Therapist

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital
Madison, WI
07.1994 - 07.2000
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • 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.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
  • Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
  • Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
01.1994

Skills

  • Diagnostic tools
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Excellent Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • EPIC, RESMED, CPSI
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Self-Motivated

Certification

CRT- NRP- BLS

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Village At Manor Park, Healthcare Inc.
06.2022 - Current

Staff Respiratory Therapist

Aspirus Divine Savior Healthcare
07.2000 - 08.2021

Staff Respiratory Therapist

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital
07.1994 - 07.2000

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Madison Area Technical College

CRT- NRP- BLS

Gregory McGuire