Matthew Sweeney
Newtown Square,PA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with expertise in ventilator management and physical assessments. Known for attention to detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments, committed to improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Worked with physicians/nurses with various procedures such as Ventilator management, trach changes and intubations.
- Worked with variety of respiratory equipment such as IPV, Cough Assist, and various different ventilators and NIV's
- Initiated orders for patients with Asthma and Bronchiolitis based on respiratory assessments.
- Worked in a fast paced environment intensive care environment, with frequently occurring emergency events.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA06-2023
Skills
- Respiratory Equipment initiation and troubleshooting
- Handling airway during emergency CODES
- Working with EPIC
- Tracheostomy care
- Handling acutely and chronically ill patients
- Physical assessments
- Communicating with parents/family members
- Working with children and young adult patients
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
11.2023 - 11.2025
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
09.2021 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Delaware County Community College