Matthew Trottier
Spokane,WA
Summary
Passionate healthcare professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 10 years of healthcare experience. Confident in ability to handle complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner - CICU
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane, WA
02.2023 - 07.2025
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Assess and treat critical care patients under physician supervision
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support (Under RRT supervision).
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration (iNO), and aerosol generators.O) and aerosol generators.
- Proficient in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting iNO max machines while in open-heart cases.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Pulmonary/Medical
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane, WA
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Identified patient needs and desires and communicated to healthcare professionals.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence St. Joseph Care Center
Spokane, WA
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in over 100-bed rehab skilled nursing care facility.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules as directed by care plan.
Home Care Aid
Brookdale Senior Living
Spokane Valley, WA
05.2013 - 07.2019
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules as directed by care plan.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including Schizophrenia, Parkinson's, and Bipolar disorder, and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Spokane Community College
Spokne, WA12.2023
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA03.2021
Skills
- Passionate and Eager to Learn
- Exceptional Patient Relations
- Calm and Level-Headed under Duress
- Quick Problem Solver
- Respiratory equipment knowledge
- Treatment Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- First Aid and CPR
- -Expertise in critical care equipment (eg, ventilators, blood gas analyzers)
- -Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities in high-stress environments
- -Proficiency in data analysis and electronic health records
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee of the Month by Brookdale Park Place in August 2018 and May 2019 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Voted an "Everyday Hero" by patients at Brookdale Park Place in January 2019.
- Selected as a "CNA Mentor" by peers at Providence St. Joseph's Care Center, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
- CPR Certification
- Home Care Aid (inactive)
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner - CICU
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant - Pulmonary/Medical
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence St. Joseph Care Center
07.2019 - 03.2022
Home Care Aid
Brookdale Senior Living
05.2013 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Spokane Community College
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP
Spokane Community College
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