Mackenzie Hicks
Fruitland,MD
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in airway and ventilation management, patient education, and team collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional care and enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment plans, policy adherence, and collaborative efforts with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
Salisbury, MD
08.2020 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
- Trained new staff on respiratory protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Maintained airways via intubation and other modalities in all patient populations from newborns to the elderly.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Ensured proper time management regardless of work load to ensure all patient needs were met in a timely manner.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
Salisbury, MD
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Processed and dispensed prescription medications accurately, processing more than 300 prescriptions in a typical shift.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory, ensuring proper stock levels of medications and supplies.
- Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and adherence strategies to enhance health outcomes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pharmacy environment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented workflow improvements that reduced wait times for customers during peak hours.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2020
Skills
- Airway and ventilation management
- Arterial blood gas analysis and arterial line placement
- Respiratory equipment setup and troubleshooting
- Professional bedside manner
- Precepting and training new respiratory therapists
- Non-invasive ventilation of varying modalities dependent on patient needs
- Charge therapist collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet the needs of out patient population
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
08.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Salisbury University