Mallory Barragan
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Personable and professional registered respiratory therapist and pulmonary function specialist with 18 years of experience. Most recently focused on honing my skills in pulmonary function testing, interpreting test results, troubleshooting PFT equipment and software and improving patient outcomes. Also have advanced skills in adult critical care, establishing rapport and working with vulnerable patient populations, care management and patient education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pulmonary Function Specialist
M health Fairview Specialty Clinic
Maplewood, MN
06.2023 - Current
- Perform diagnostic testing per ATS standards including pulmonary function testing, six minute walk tests, oxygen qualifiers and titrations.
- Administer albuterol mdi treatments for bronchodilator responsiveness testing.
- Provide patient education on the use of home inhaler therapy.
- Maintain biologic and quality control of testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment and Breeze software issues.
PFT Lab Supervisor
VA Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Perform pulmonary function testing on veterans.
- Provide quality assurance for spirometry testing completed at about 10 different remote (CBOC) clinics around MN.
- Determine preliminary interpretation of pulmonary function tests before sending to the pulmonologist for final review.
- Maintain biologic and quality control and equipment maintenance logs.
- Troubleshoot equipment and Sentry Review software issues.
- Manage the day-to-day function of the lab and ensure ATS standards being met.
- Develop and review policy and procedures and annual competencies.
Pulmonary Function Specialist
University of Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, MN
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Perform diagnostic testing per ATS standards including pulmonary function testing (MGC diagnostics), methacholine challenges, FeNO, ABGs, shunt studies, sputum inductions and six minute walk tests in the adult and pediatric pulmonary labs.
- Implement critical thinking skills and use of protocols to determine testing needed to provide physician with best diagnostic information.
- Administer pentamindine nebulizer treatments.
- Maintain biologic and quality control of testing equipment.
- Assisted in reviewing and updating the pediatric PFT lab's policy and procedures.
- Responsible for staff schedule.
Lead Cardiopulmonary Therapist
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
Hudson, WI
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Assess and treat patients in the inpatient setting and provide disease and medication education.
- Perform complete PFTs according to ATS standards as well as methacholine challenges, FeNO, six minute walk testing and oxygen qualifications.
- Assist in pulmonary rehab exercise classes and group education.
- Review policy and procedures, develop annual competencies, provide education and opportunities for professional development for employees.
- Responsible for scheduling and approving time cards for the cardiopulmonary department.
Respiratory Therapist: Device Trainer
RespirTech
, WY
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Build rapport with patient and patient's family or care givers.
- Provide education on disease processes and therapy ordered.
- Demonstrate and train patients (pediatric-adult poplulations) and care givers on airway clearance vest or cough assist.
Respiratory Therapist & RT Care Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West Campus
Cheyenne, WY
01.2008 - 07.2019
- Set up and troubleshoot a variety of equipment including V60 BiPAP, PB 840 and 980 vents, SiPAP, Optiflow and airway clearance devices.
- Assist in a number of procedures including but not limited to intubations, bronchoscopy, and conscious sedation.
- Assess and treat patient populations (ranging from neonate to geriatric) appropriately using a number of RT driven protocols.
- Insert arterial lines, perform ABG punctures and analysis. Perform bedside spirometry and EKG.
- Charge RT duties: making assignments for the shift, ensuring appropriate staff ratios for current and following shifts, respond to complaints, act as a resource.
- Provide patient education and resources for COPD disease management.
- Anticipate barriers to discharge, assist in discharge planning and offer post-discharge follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA01-2006
Skills
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - ACCS & RPFT
- BLS
- EPIC & CPRS
- ATS standards
- Communication and customer service
- Detail oriented
- Working with vulnerable patient populations
- Process improvement
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
Certification
- Licensures and certifications all current including: RRT #106265 (ACCS & RPFT), BLS, Minnesota Respiratory Therapy License #4694.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Specialist
M health Fairview Specialty Clinic
06.2023 - Current
PFT Lab Supervisor
VA Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Pulmonary Function Specialist
University of Minnesota Physicians
10.2020 - 02.2023
Lead Cardiopulmonary Therapist
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
07.2019 - 10.2020
Respiratory Therapist: Device Trainer
RespirTech
10.2018 - 07.2019
Respiratory Therapist & RT Care Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center - West Campus
01.2008 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Independence University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hawkeye Community College
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