Keeunna Meggs
Sapulpa,OK
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. John Hospital
Tulsa, OK
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Performed pulmonary function tests to evaluate lung volume, capacity and gas exchange.
- Administered aerosolized medications in the form of nebulizers, inhalers and other devices.
- Provided instruction on proper use of home medical equipment including oxygen therapy delivery systems, CPAP and BiPAP devices, tracheostomy care and suctioning.
- Assisted physicians with bronchoscopies and intubations as needed.
- Monitored patient progress through physical assessments, laboratory results and diagnostic studies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by assessing changes in patient symptoms and vital signs.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation to improve respiratory health.
- Assessed patient's response to treatments and reported any adverse reactions or changes in condition promptly to physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided using electronic health record software programs.
- Participated in continuing education activities to remain current with advances in respiratory care technology and best practices.
- Developed protocols for ventilator weaning for mechanically ventilated patients based on clinical evidence.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies used in the department ensuring adequate stock is available at all times.
- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced life support techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Hillcrest Hospital
Tulsa, OK
06.1998 - 05.2003
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Performed pulmonary function tests such as spirometry and peak flow measurements.
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluating results for accuracy and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings or treatments as needed.
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Dispensed medical gases including oxygen, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide per physician orders.
- Participated in continuing education programs relevant to Respiratory Care Practitioner field.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Care Science
San Diego, CA05.2003
Skills
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medical Terminology
- Care Plan Management
- Equipment Cleaning
- Drug Administration Trained
- Patient Care Documentation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Intubation
- Operational Reporting
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. John Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Hillcrest Hospital
06.1998 - 05.2003
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
California College For Health Care Science
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