Intubation
Patient and family education
Tracheostomy care
Arterial blood gas analysis
Strong clinical judgment
Megan McCabe
Respiratory Therapist
Summary
Driven registered respiratory therapist known for delivering exceptional patient-centered care in hospital environments. Passionate about patient and family member education. Experience caring for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions including asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, COVID-19 and other conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Highly skilled in patient assessment, blood gas analysis, and airway management. Highly motivated to continue education and add to critical care skill set.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Careplex Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and maintained courteous working relationships with clinical and non-clinical hospital staff.
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to implement the best treatment plan for patients.
- Safely transported patients requiring invasive and non-invasive assisted mechanical ventilation.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy and titrated and adjusted therapy as needed.
- Thoroughly documented completed therapies, medications administered, and changes to ventilator, high-flow, and BIPAP settings in patient charts.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Temp
Riverside Regional Medical Center
8 2023 - 11.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators in adult and neonatal ICUs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within appropriate time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Seasonal Respiratory Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, intubations, and bedside tracheostomies.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators, BiPAPs, and overnight CPAPs.
- Communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications via hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored positioning and security of taped endotracheal tubes in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units.
- Performed tracheostomy care and trach changes for infant and pediatric patients.
- Educated parents and caregivers of trach and ventilator dependent children on respiratory therapies, tracheostomy care, and ventilator troubleshooting to prepare for successful at-home care following discharge.
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided respiratory care to patients in hospital ICU, emergency department, step-down unit, and med-surgical floors.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and BiPAPs.
- Delivered exceptional care to each patient and family member by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored patients requiring mechanical ventilatory support via ventilators and BiPAP.
- Proactively furthered education by participating in employee training opportunities and taking elective classes to improve critical care skills.
Respiratory Equipment Technician
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Thoroughly sanitized used respiratory equipment and prepared for new use by stocking with necessary supplies and completing pre-use check.
- Reviewed equipment storage areas for availability of respiratory supplies and replenished deficiencies in stock.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL 09.2017 - 2019.05
Skills
Timeline
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Careplex Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
Seasonal Respiratory Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
01.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Of The Kings Daughters
08.2021 - 11.2022
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
06.2019 - 11.2020
Respiratory Equipment Technician
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare
02.2019 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Polk State College
09.2017 - 2019.05
Registered Respiratory Therapist Temp
Riverside Regional Medical Center
8 2023 - 11.2023
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