Megan Pollack
Naples,FL
Summary
Seasoned and Patient Oriented Respiratory Therapist with 18 years of experience in Acute care, Home and Long Term healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2012 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management to Tracheostomy patients
- Assist in all in-house intubations
- 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 to transition from hospital to home.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, ABI vest, Metaneb to improve patients' breathing and lung function and remove mucus and secretions.
- Perform Trach changes
- Respiratory Therapy representative for creating and implementing EMR Meditech Expanse
Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Valley West Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Solo Respiratory Therapist at a 23 bed community hospital with ER, Labor Delivery, and Same Day Surgery
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Covid Unit Critical RT
RML Specialty Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Implemented COVID unit for tracheostomy patients on ventilators to wean from mechanical ventilation
- Assisted in research on how to successfully wean long term covid patients
Respiratory Therapy Manager
Delta Sleep Inc, Durable Medical Equipment
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Respiratory Therapist
Edward Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Acute Care RT
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Hope Children's Hospital
08.2005 - 09.2008
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
College Of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL03.2005
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning
- Electronic Medical Records - Meditech Expanse
- Care Planning
- Equipment Setup
- Patient Care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
- Intubations
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Valley West Hospital
01.2021 - 08.2023
Covid Unit Critical RT
RML Specialty Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Respiratory Therapist
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2012 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Manager
Delta Sleep Inc, Durable Medical Equipment
10.2010 - 05.2012
Respiratory Therapist
Edward Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2010
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Hope Children's Hospital
08.2005 - 09.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
College Of Dupage