MaKayla Williams
Ruleville,MS
Summary
I'm a compassionate Respiratory Therapy student known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, respiratory treatment techniques, and emergency respiratory care. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless integration into fast-paced healthcare environments. Ready to leverage specialized skills and soft skills to provide exceptional respiratory care. Possess strong leadership skills and adaptability in fast-paced clinical environments. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams while making significant contributions in previous clinical placements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
BMC
Cleveland, MS
03.2025 - Current
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Assisted with tracheostomy care including changing tubes and suctioning secretions.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
- Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.
- Prepared equipment for use in the operating room or intensive care units.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Respiratory Therapy Student
UMMC
Jackson, MS
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Prepared equipment for use in the operating room or intensive care units.
- Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jackson, MS
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted with tracheostomy care including changing tubes and suctioning secretions.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Instructed patients on inhaler techniques and other self-care management strategies.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Utilized ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BIPAP machines, nebulizers. to treat respiratory diseases.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood, MS
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Assisted in patient assessments and physical examinations.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Instructed patients on inhaler techniques and other self-care management strategies.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS05-2023
High School Diploma -
Thomas E. Edwards High School
Ruleville, MS06-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Mechanical ventilation
- Aerosol therapy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Professionalism
- Chest physiotherapy
- Lung Expansion Therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Respiratory equipment setup
Accomplishments
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
BMC
03.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
UMMC
10.2024 - 12.2024
Respiratory Therapy Student
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
Respiratory Therapy Student
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Thomas E. Edwards High School
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