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Meghann Rose

Hartsville,SC

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over nine years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills. Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments.


Experience working with neonatal and pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

McLeod Regional Medical Center
12.2012 - Current
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Performed intubations on neonatal and pediatric patients.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2018
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
05.2013

Skills

  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Acute Illness
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Dosage Calculation
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Metered Dose Inhalers
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Medication Administration
  • Ventilator Management
  • Respiratory Medical Equipment
  • Breathing Exercises
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Intubation

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2018

Registered Respiratory Therapist

McLeod Regional Medical Center
12.2012 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Florence Darlington Technical College
Meghann Rose