Gretchen Couch
Mocksville,NC
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Forsyth Technical Community College
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement .
- Evaluated student progress through skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
12.1991 - 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.
- Experience with Pulmonary Function Testing and Respiratory Therapy Evaluation program.
- Previous experience as Team Leader on night shift.
Education
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC06.1991
Skills
Intubations
Certifications:
BLS
ACLS
NRP
PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
12.1991 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Forsyth Technical Community College
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