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Margaret Masoner

KANSAS CITY,Kansas

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience in Critical Care healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions/Mosaic
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
  • Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions/Bothwell
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed 10 bed ICU and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions/ Mosaic Life Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • 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.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Research Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adults.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
11.2013 - 11.2016
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Truman Medical Center Lakewood
11.2011 - 11.2012
  • 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.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
11.2009 - 11.2011
  • 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.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO
04.2007

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Bronchopulmonary Drainage
  • First Aid
  • Arterial Punctures
  • Respiratory Equipment Setup
  • Infection Control
  • Airway Management
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Critical Care Unit (CCU)

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions/Mosaic
10.2021 - 07.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions/Bothwell
08.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
04.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Solutions/ Mosaic Life Center
01.2020 - 04.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Research Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
11.2013 - 11.2016

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Truman Medical Center Lakewood
11.2011 - 11.2012

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
11.2009 - 11.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College

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