Meghan Griffin
Respiratory Therapist
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 2-3 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team. Hardworking and passionate ready to join your team and explore your community as a Travel Respiratory Therapist.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Castleview Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA11.2019
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Infection Control Measures
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Airway Management
- Respiratory Conditions
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Patient Care Documentation
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Arterial Punctures
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS ACLS NRP PALS
- Licensed in: CA, AZ, CO, UT, MT
Hobbies
- Hiking
- Boating
- Biking
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Castleview Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
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