Melissa Amari
Luling,LA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with expertise in mechanical ventilation and emergency care. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Hospital
Jefferson, LA.
09.2005 - Current
- Administered emergency respiratory care in critical situations, stabilizing patients and supporting team efforts.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments for diverse pulmonary conditions, ensuring effective patient care.
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, nurses, and support staff for diverse conditions, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment choices.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Trained new staff on respiratory protocols and equipment usage, enhancing team competence.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, LA05-2005
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Ventilation management
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory protocols
- Blood gas analysis
- Patient care
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Reporting documentation
- Clinical leadership
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Pediatric respiratory care
Certification
- BLS
- Pediatric advanced life support cert.
- ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Hospital
09.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Our Lady of Holy Cross College