Marie Elkhoury
Palmdale
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated Registered Respiratory Therapist with hands-on experience in emergency medicine. Seeking a position where I can apply my expertise in respiratory care, critical procedures, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cadaver Lab Training with REACH Flight Team
UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
- Accompanied REACH flight nurses and paramedics for advanced procedural training
- Practiced critical airway management, including intubations and emergency cricothyrotomy
- Performed life-saving procedures such as chest tube placements, intraosseous (IO) insertions, and tension pneumothorax decompressions
- Developed proficiency in high-acuity, high-stress medical scenarios with a focus on precision and patient safety
Emergency Medicine Scribe
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster
01.2022 - Current
- Documented physician-patient encounters in real-time, ensuring accurate and complete medical records
- Assisted in tracking and documenting procedures, laboratory results, and patient progress
- Gained in-depth knowledge of emergency medicine, including rapid assessment and critical care interventions
- Observed and documented respiratory assessments, including ABG interpretations, oxygen therapy adjustments, and ventilator management under physician guidance
- Assisted in recording and tracking respiratory treatments such as nebulizer therapy, BiPAP/CPAP usage, and intubation procedures
Education
Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California01.2025
Skills
- Airway Management
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Emergency Response
- Trauma Response
- Chest Tube Placement
- IO Placement
- ABG Analysis
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Records Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Emergency Room Scribe Experience
- Real-time Documentation
- Medical Terminology
- Critical Procedure Tracking
- Physician Support
Affiliations
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC)
- California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) [currently enrolled in program]
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Cadaver Lab Training with REACH Flight Team
UCLA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Medicine Scribe
Antelope Valley Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antelope Valley College
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