Marcie Louton

• Won Best of the Best in Class award for 2023 in the Northeast region for exceptional performance and high CPAP compliance rates.
• Multiple letters written from patients to my supervisors complimenting my work performance.
• Educate patients on sleep apnea using their personal apnea reports.
• Teach patients and their families how to properly manage their sleep apnea diagnoses by using a CPAP/BiPAP/APAP machine, including the proper care of the machine.
• Improve patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
• Enhance patient outcomes by effectively describing respiratory therapy treatments
• Educate patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
• Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
• Keep abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Develop strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Assessed, and treat breathing issues, specifically sleep apnea.
• Maintain patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Educate patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.

• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Taught patients how to properly use both apnea diagnostic treatment devices as well as CPAP/BiPAP/APAP machines.

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care and executing physician-prescribed treatment plans.
• Enhanced patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and guidelines.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, self-care techniques, and disease management strategies.
• Optimized ventilator settings to maximize patient comfort while maintaining optimal gas exchange levels.
• Assisted in bronchoscopy procedures, ensuring safe and efficient completion of diagnostic testing.
• Provided effective airway management during emergency situations, contributing to successful resuscitation efforts.
• Conducted timely equipment maintenance checks, reducing downtime and ensuring consistent performance standards were met.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
• Served as a resource for other healthcare professionals seeking guidance on respiratory therapy practices and techniques.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

Per Diem staff

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care and executing physician-prescribed treatment plans.
• Enhanced patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with various respiratory conditions.
• Provided effective airway management during emergency situations, contributing to successful resuscitation efforts.
• Administered medications via aerosol or nebulizer treatments, ensuring appropriate dosages for optimal therapeutic effect.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.