Jeremy Miller
Frisco,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 23 years of experience in critical care 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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
Medical City Heart And Spine
Dallas, TX
11.2001 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Participated in simulation training exercises designed to improve emergency response times for initiating extracorporeal life support interventions during time-sensitive situations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in ECMO technology, implementing new techniques and protocols as appropriate.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care for critically ill patients requiring ECMO support.
- Acted as a mentor to new ECMO Specialists, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote best practices in the field.
- Served as a trusted resource for troubleshooting issues related to extracorporeal circuitry and equipment, minimizing downtime in patient treatment.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care and monitoring of ECMO patients.
Education
Associate of Science -
ATI Career Training Center - Dallas
Dallas, TX11.2001
High School Diploma -
Bryan Adams High School
Dallas, TX1992
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Emergency medical care
Certification
ECMO Specialist at Heart Hospital since 2021
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
Medical City Heart And Spine
11.2001 - Current
Associate of Science -
ATI Career Training Center - Dallas
High School Diploma -
Bryan Adams High School