Matthew Mugford
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
High-energy Respiratory Therapist with significant background working in the healthcare industry. Highly adaptable and independent individual with excellent critical thinking skills and team collaboration. Compassionate individual displaying professionalism and empathy to provide best possible care to patients and relaying information to care team and family members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
United States Air National Guard
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2021 - Current
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- 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.
Medical Technician (Medic)
Air Force National Guard
Pittsburgh, United States
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Assist in the management of the blood laboratory and train new personnel on policies and procedures.
- Maintain readiness and flexibility to deploy in support of various missions across the world.
- Assured optimal mission success by maintaining the health and welfare of over 1,600 members in a deployed setting.
- Cared for, observed, and reported on postoperative patients and seriously or critically ill and injured patients. Recording treatments and procedures rendered and observing effects.
- Assisted in developing care plans, preparing and administering medications and treatments under nurse or physician supervision
Medical Technician
Urgent Care
Lakewood, NJ
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted providers with examinations, procedures, and patient charting. Conducted accurate detailed clinical intake of patients and updating medical records
- Performed blood glucose, weights, vital signs, specimen collection, lab testing, point of care testing, 12 lead ekg, IV insertion and utilization of orthopedic devices to provide most accurate and quality patient care
- Mainlining patient records and charts verifying accuracy and proper medical treatment and billing insurances.
CNA
Seacreast Village
Tuckerton, NJ
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Performed patient baths, oral hygiene, nail care, foot care, skin care, dressing, feeding, toileting and transferring.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
EMT
Gem Ambulance
Lakewood, NJ
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Provided medical transport to and from serving facilities including medical appointments, 911 emergency transport, dialysis appointments and hospital discharges.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
Bethesda, MD 03.2022 - 03.2022
Skills
Medical terminology knowledge
Specimen handling
Sample collection
Direct Patient Care
Patient vital taking
Patient status assessment
Patient monitoring
Patient care documentation
Treatment protocols
Lab interpretation
Specimen preparation
Lab testing and reporting
Patient education
Patient Assessments
Respiratory healthcare equipment
Breathing treatments
Certification
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Additional Information
References:
Jose Anaya , Phase 2 Clinical Supervisor USAF
(619-818-9140)
jose.anaya@us.af.mil
Brendan Dougherty , Special Operation Surgical Team Nurse at 193rd Special Operations Wing
(412) 776-7620
risa.schmedlin@us.af.mil
Marlon Lancaster, Distribution Flight Superintendent
(316) 759-7620
Marlon.Lancaster.1@us.af.mil
Justin Puckett, Z Constructors Project Manager
(469) 608-5759
Jpuckett@zconstructors.com
Timeline
BLS
09-2024
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
03.2022 - 03.2022
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
07-2021
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
04-2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner
United States Air National Guard
03.2021 - Current
Medical Technician
Urgent Care
12.2019 - 09.2020
CNA
Seacreast Village
06.2019 - 01.2020
EMT
Gem Ambulance
10.2018 - 06.2019
Medical Technician (Medic)
Air Force National Guard
08.2017 - 03.2021