Maryellen Racer
South Bend,IN
Summary
Respiratory Therapist looking to apply skills learned during class and clinical rotations and expand knowledge Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 2 years experience (1 year as a student clinical therapist and an additional 1 year as an RRT) working with, neonatal, pediatric, and adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treating chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma, and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored groups of patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, cardioversions, and intubations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Respiratory Clinical Associate (Student)
Beacon Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for proper and safe administration of respiratory care including intermittent and continuous therapy, blood gas sampling and analysis, airway management, non-invasive oxygen, and carbon dioxide monitoring of adult and geriatric populations.
- Built trust with patients by carefully explaining diagnoses and treatment options while addressing concerns or questions.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring prescriptions and ensuring proper administration of medications to patients.
Education
Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy -
IvyTech Community College
Goshen, IN05.2023
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records
- Tracheostomy Care
- Care Plan Management
- Airway Clearance Therapy/Sputum Induction
- DPI/MDI/SMI/aerosol
- Oxygen devices high/low flow
- Incentive spirometry
- Non-Invasive/Invasive Monitoring
- EKG
- Capnography
- CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/ STABLE
Affiliations
- NBRC
- AARC
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Indiana State Respiratory Care
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Clinical Associate (Student)
Beacon Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy -
IvyTech Community College