Margaret Smith
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RRT
AYA-Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, Florida
07.2023 - Current
- Performed specialized pulmonary function tests utilizing various instruments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided according to hospital standards.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
- Managed ventilators and other life-supporting equipment used in the NICU setting.
- Assisted with delivery room resuscitations when needed.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Assisted with intubation, ventilator management and chest tube insertion as needed.
- Provided direct patient care in a Trauma ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne, FL
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Trach care, speaking valves, emergency Trachs.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Provided education to patients and relatives regarding conditions and treatments.
- Stayed up to date on latest treatment plans and condition-based research.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Travel RRT
TNAA-Broward Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed specialized pulmonary function tests utilizing various instruments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided according to hospital standards.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Initiated emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize a patient's condition prior to transfer or admission to the hospital setting.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
North Okaloosa Medical Center
Crestview, FL
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Ensured proper entry and processing of patient prescriptions in company system.
- Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.
- Documented contacts with prospects, related families or advisors and developed relationships with potential referral sources.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital
Niceville, FL
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Managed team of medical support personnel.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
Travel RRT
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Insertion and maintenance of arterial line
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Travel RRT
Baptist Hospital Pensacola
Pensacola , FL
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carl R Darnall Army Hospital
Fort Hood, TX
02.2010 - 12.2017
- Performed high quality respiratory care to over 4,740 adult, pediatric, neonatal and geriatric patients yearly while working on critical care units, emergency rooms and inpatient wards.
- Examined 1,260 patients annually in Pulmonary, Primary, and Specialty clinics including reviewing of laboratory results, interpretation of x-rays, performing arterial gas punctures, home oxygen evaluations and sputum indications.
- Constructed, monitored, and troubleshooted respiratory equipment such as volume, time -cycled, pressure, and auscultation ventilators and blood/gas analyzers on trauma/high risk patients.
- Well-versed in the application of different approaches to accomplish treatment for multiple acute and chronic respiratory disorders including the administration of pharmaceuticals, dosages and adverse patient reaction.
- Knowledgeable of the chemistry (temperatures, pressures, and laws) and relatable respiration locations and functions of the significant structures of the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular, and skeletal systems.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and and consistent preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms through effective treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
10.2008 - 09.2017
- Provided respiratory care to adult, pediatric, neonatal and geriatric patients primarily in the emergency department and inpatient setting.
- Performed assessments, critical care duties and therapeutic modalities as directed by physicians such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
- Set-up, monitored and calibrated computerized ventilator life support systems and oscillators in a trauma setting.
- Observed patient responses to treatment such as changes in skin color, work of breathing, and facial expression while reviewing patient medical records and interpreting ventilator graphics.
- Ability to work calmly, efficiently and effectively in a high paced, high stressed work environment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Management
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, TX2017
Associate's Degree - Applied Science
Temple College
Temple, TX2006
Skills
- Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- Fulfilled all requirements and passed the registry examinations for National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Critical care
- Customer care
- Leadership
- Patient safety
- Transport
- Respiratory medical equipment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Educating patients
Certification
Timeline
Travel RRT
AYA-Jupiter Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Travel RRT
TNAA-Broward Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Melbourne Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2024
Travel RRT
Orlando Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Travel RRT
Baptist Hospital Pensacola
02.2022 - 03.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
North Okaloosa Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carl R Darnall Army Hospital
02.2010 - 12.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
North Austin Medical Center
10.2008 - 09.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Health Care Management
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Associate's Degree - Applied Science
Temple College