Melinda Newton
Plymouth,MA
Summary
Professionally trained Registered Respiratory Therapist and ECMO Specialist with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Experience in policy and procedure development. Clinical Trial Coordinator for several biopharmacological organizations.
Over 22 years of experience in adult critical care with the ACCS certification. Experience as a Clinical Resource Specialist for adult critical care and an ECMO Specialist at a major medical center/teaching facility. Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. My priority is to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT II/ECMO Specialist
Tufts Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Participated in the ECMO, Mobile ECMO, and ECPR Teams
- Worked with Cardiothoracic surgeons/heart transplant team/interventional cardiology teams with all mechanical circulatory devices including IABP, VAD, Impella, and ECMO
- Hands on experience in the adult ICU COVID-19 units during the pandemic working with COVID related morbidities including ARDS, Pulmonary emboli, cardiomyopathies requiring advanced mechanical ventilator strategies and ECMO
RRT II
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- 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.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
RRT II/Clinical Resource Specialist
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
06.2005 - 08.2014
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Preceptor for new employees
- Clinical Resource specialist for all areas of adult critical care
Education
Doctorate - Public Health
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA04.2012
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Operational Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Practice Improvement
- Data Security
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Information Coordination
- Evidence Collection
- Acute Illness
- Staffing Requirements
- Diagnostic Tools
- Local and State Regulations
- Emergency Medical Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Trend Research
- Project Requirements
- Document Conditions
- Standards Administration
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Health Information Access
- MS Office Proficiency
- Creative Solutions
Timeline
RRT II/ECMO Specialist
Tufts Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
RRT II
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2017
RRT II/Clinical Resource Specialist
Hoag Hospital Presbyterian
06.2005 - 08.2014
Doctorate - Public Health
Capella University
Master of Science - Emergency Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
Loma Linda University