Megan Burcham
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tennessee
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 5-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care, NBRC paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Inspected, maintained, and adjusted pulmonary function testing equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Contributed to diagnosis of pulmonary disorders by evaluating patient pulmonary systems using spirometers, lung plethysmography, DLCO testing and other respiratory testing equipment.
- Coached patients from all different backgrounds through pulmonary testing to get accurate results and reports for doctors to use for diagnosis and treatment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked with clinic personnel with DME management for patients to get all devices needed at home to manage respiratory problems.
- Responsible for all scheduling, testing, and billing of PFT's.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Consulted with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plans
- Responded to emergency codes and calls and immediately initiated treatment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed and operated breathing equipment /mechanical ventilators such as Drager, HFOV 3100A, Jet, Servo-I, V60, bubble CPAP. IPV-1C, EZPAP, Flolan Management, Cough Assist CA3000, NeoPuff, VEST, etc. to deliver airway management.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Worked in Stahlman NICU, was present for all high risk deliveries of newborns from 22-40 weeks gestation.
- Made and suggested changes based on ABG results, maintained ABG equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN05.2017
High School Diploma -
Waverly Central High School
Waverly, TN05.2006
Skills
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Ventilator Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Arterial Punctures, Analysis, and Management
- Asthma Protocols and Management
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Newborn Intensive Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Medication Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Oxygen Therapy
- PALS, ACLS, NRP trained
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Training - Exp: 8\2023
- PALS Training - 2017 - Expired
- ACLS Training - 2017 - Expired
- NRP Training - 2017 - Expired
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group
06.2019 - 06.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
09.2018 - 04.2019
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Columbia State Community College
High School Diploma -
Waverly Central High School
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Training - Exp: 8\2023
- PALS Training - 2017 - Expired
- ACLS Training - 2017 - Expired
- NRP Training - 2017 - Expired
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