Michael Barrett
Jasper,AL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist with a robust background at Walker Baptist Medical Center and UAB Hospital, excelling in airway management and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in arterial blood gas analysis and a commitment to ethics and professionalism, significantly enhancing patient care and ventilation efficacy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Walker Baptist Medical Center
Jasper, AL
06.2017 - Current
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Registered Respiratory Therapy
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
06.2004 - 06.2016
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Education
Registered Respiratory Therapy -
UAB
Certification Of Respiratory Therapy -
California College of Health Sciences
1991
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Clinical decision making
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Walker Baptist Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapy
UAB Hospital
06.2004 - 06.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapy -
UAB
Certification Of Respiratory Therapy -
California College of Health Sciences