Mark Risinger
Scottsville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in ventilator management, emergency response, and patient education. Committed to delivering therapeutic treatments and fostering collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Medical Center at Scottsville
Scottsville, Kentucky
03.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on proper inhaler techniques and home care practices.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in electronic records.
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical situations.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in respiratory care protocols.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Ky Rehab Hospital
Bowling Green, Kentucky
2014 - 2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Centenial Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
12.2011 - 2014
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical situations.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12-2011
High School Diploma -
Allen County Scottsville High
05-1980
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Emergency response
- Respiratory therapy
- Equipment maintenance
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Outpatient care
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Endotracheal intubation
- Ethics and professionalism
- Medication management
- Equipment setup
- Oxygen therapy
- CPAP therapy
- Lung function testing
- Tracheostomy care
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Pulse oximetry
- Hygiene techniques
Certification
BLS,ACLS,PALS,NRP
Accomplishments
2023 PHIL AWARD
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Medical Center at Scottsville
03.2013 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Centenial Medical Center
12.2011 - 2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Ky Rehab Hospital
2014 - 2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Volunteer State Community College
High School Diploma -
Allen County Scottsville High