MaKaylah S. Thompson
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic and adept Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record in Nashville 10 + surrounding hospitals, enhancing patient outcomes through expert mechanical ventilation management and critical thinking. Excelled in team collaboration and patient education. Mastery in emergency airway management and exceptional interpersonal skills underscore my commitment to healthcare excellence.
I am a passionate, motivated, and hardworking individual with a love for respiratory care and excellent interpersonal skills. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective therapeutic interventions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
Tenova Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted thorough respiratory assessments to identify patient needs and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
- Implemented patient-specific interventions to reduce instances of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
- Improved patient outcomes with meticulous setup and monitoring of mechanical ventilators.
- Ensured proper equipment functionality by performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Assisted patients with chronic lung conditions by recommending appropriate devices for home use and providing education on proper usage techniques.
Respiratory Therapy Student
St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided respiratory therapy services in various clinical settings, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and rehabilitation facilities.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Select Medical
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy practices and protocols.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic support and addressing concerns related to respiratory therapy treatments.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes and overall satisfaction with respiratory therapy services provided at the facility.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Skyline Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tennessee State University
Cibolo, TX05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Cardio Respiratory Care
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2025
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Emergency airway
- Clinical decision making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional communication
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Ventilation experiance with Hamilton, Drager, Servo I & U, and PB 980 & 840
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
Tenova Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
Respiratory Therapy Student
St. Thomas Midtown Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
Respiratory Therapy Student
Select Medical
05.2023 - 05.2025
Respiratory Therapy Student
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
Respiratory Therapy Student
Skyline Medical Center
05.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Cardio Respiratory Care
Tennessee State University
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