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Melissa Gerber

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Patient-oriented Neonatal/Pediatric Coordinator with ten years clinical experience. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients of all ages and treating their conditions. Accomplished in helping set high professional performance standards leading to delivery of high-quality services. Committed to closing gaps in staff knowledge and skills. Hardworking and communicative with outstanding interpersonal skills. Focused on achieving excellence as a motivated team leader.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Neonatal and Pediatric Coordinator

BSAHS
Amarillo, TEXAS
01.2023 - Current
  • Identify areas of improvement in the Neonatal and Pediatric Departments, developed and implemented plans to address them..
  • Mentor new staff members on the use of Neonatal and Pediatric respiratory equipment and techniques.
  • Provide guidance to staff members regarding proper documentation practices related to patient care.
  • Participate in hospital committees related to quality assurance, infection control, risk management, and safety programs that improve overall patient outcomes.
  • Assist with recruitment of prospective candidates for orientation in NICU and Pediatrics.
  • Attend conferences and workshops related to advancements in Respiratory Care Services.
  • Maintain communication and transparency with NICU and Pediatric Respiratory staff via quarterly meetings, email, and periodic face to face check-ins with NICU and Pediatric Respiratory staff.
  • Coordinate yearly competencies for NICU and Pediatric Respiratory Therapists to ensure their ability to set-up, implement, and troubleshoot the equipment used in each perspective area.
  • Establish solid rapport with leadership and staff by attending interdisciplinary meetings for information exchanges.
  • Participate in Neonatal Transport and outreach education. Assisted the NICU Medical Director and Nursing leadership in implementing programs for health care facilities with advanced training of NRP and STABLE.

Part Time Clinical Instructor

AC Respiratory Program
Amarillo, TX
01.2017 - 02.2023
  • Assisted in lab teaching students how to use and troubleshoot respiratory equipment and how to perform respiratory procedures.
  • Assisted instructors in teaching students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform respiratory assessments.
  • Assessed students' knowledge and skills through simulation exams.
  • Eliminated learning gaps by tutoring and utilizing a wide variety of equipment and motivational strategies.
  • Collaborated with department heads, other faculty, and hospital staff to ensure students' successful completion of the program.
  • Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
  • Offered support to my peers as well as students in the program to share best practices for optimized student learning.
  • Mentored students to help individuals overcome academic obstacles and personal difficulties.

Respiratory Therapist

BSAHS
Amarillo, TX
10.2013 - 12.2022
  • Administered therapy, performed oxygen checks, managed ventilators and handled new orders in a timely manner following established guidelines for Respiratory Care.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care and provide patient and family education when needed.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Provided artificial respiration and assisted with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
  • Performed patient assessments, as well as read progress notes and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions. Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and make necessary adjustments.
  • Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Amarillo College
Amarillo
08.2014

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring Abilities
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Caring Bedside Manner
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Treatment Administration
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards; Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Equipment Setup, Cleaning, and Troubleshooting

Certification

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Sept 4, 2014
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Oct 7, 2014
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS) Oct 28, 2019
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider/Instructor
  • STABLE Provider/Instructor

Timeline

Respiratory Neonatal and Pediatric Coordinator

BSAHS
01.2023 - Current

Part Time Clinical Instructor

AC Respiratory Program
01.2017 - 02.2023

Respiratory Therapist

BSAHS
10.2013 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Amarillo College

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