Megan Massey
Springhill,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented respiratory therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Oak Hill Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided critical adult respiratory care in Trauma ICU, CICU, and Neurological ICU
- Provided emergency assessment and treatment of patients with life threatening situations
- Responsible for administering respiratory treatments, operating mechanical ventilators, determining BiPAP/CPAP settings, performing bronchopulmonary drainage, and interpreting arterial blood gas
- Under the supervision of a physician or anesthesiologist I will assist with intubation
- Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting, and cleaning.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted and instructed patients in performance of breathing exercises
- Set up and operated devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators, and following specified parameters of treatment
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Science - RespiratoryCare
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL04.2021
High School Diploma -
S.A.I.L High School
Tallahassee, Fl06.2013
Skills
- Patient Care Documentation
- Airway Management
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Care Plan Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Mechanical Ventilators
Affiliations
American Association for Respiratory Care- Joined 04/2020
Certification
- ALS
- BLS
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Oak Hill Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
10.2021 - 02.2022
Respiratory Therapist
06.2021 - 10.2021
Student Respiratory Therapist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - RespiratoryCare
Tallahassee Community College
High School Diploma -
S.A.I.L High School
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