Mackenzie DeLapp
Eden,NC
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner from Brenner Children's Hospital, adept in airway management and patient education, significantly enhances patient outcomes. Expert in aerosol therapy and compassionate care, excels in emergency responses and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven mentor for staff and students, elevating respiratory therapy standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Brenner Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assist in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA's or endotracheal tubes.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Enhance patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Respond quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Perform bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Perform arterial blood gas analysis and assist in bronchoscopies.
Internship Student
Brenner Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC06.2023
High School Diploma -
Morehead High School
Eden, NC05.2019
Skills
- Aerosol Therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessments
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Staff education and training
- Pediatric Care
- Assessing patients
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Relationship Building
- End of life care
- Medication Administration
- Patient care documentation
- Emergency medical care
- Patient Advocacy
- Dosage Calculation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Brenner Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Brenner Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rockingham Community College
High School Diploma -
Morehead High School
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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