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Margaret Gaither

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented respiratory therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Stonecrest Medical Center
02.2014 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 02.2014
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lifeaid Medical Equipment LLC
04.2009 - 08.2013


  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Was responsible for CPAP and BiPAP set ups.
  • Managed on going care for all respiratory patients.
  • Also helped with marketing

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO
05.2001

Skills

  • Care Plan Management
  • Outpatient Care
  • Respiratory Equipment Setup
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Team Collaboration
  • Critical Care skills in NICU, PICU and ICU
  • Pulmonary Function Testing

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • NRP, PALS, ACLs certified

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Stonecrest Medical Center
02.2014 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 02.2014

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lifeaid Medical Equipment LLC
04.2009 - 08.2013

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College

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