Melissa Lander
Lemoore,CA
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with recent Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and current RRT certification. Proficient in patient care, education, and equipment setup. Experience in various roles, including childcare and administrative positions. Loves being part of a team, very flexible and reliable.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Linwood Meadows Care Center
10.2024 - Current
- Provided respiratory therapy services to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
- Administered various respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy
- Assessed patient's respiratory status through physical examinations, medical history review, and diagnostic tests
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized treatment plans for patients
- Monitored patient responses to therapy interventions and adjusted treatment plans as necessary
- Educated patients and their families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing their condition at home
- Maintained accurate documentation of all procedures performed and patient progress in electronic health records system
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Express RX Pharmacy
04.2024 - 10.2024
- I specialize in CPAP machines. I help set patients up with their equipment and teach them how to use it.
- I also educate patients about their respiratory problems. I maintain patient profiles and paperwork.
Care Provider
valley christian home assisted living
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Caring for residents with everything from
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Changing
- Toileting
- Ambulation
- Personal hygiene
Secretary
Sierra Construction
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Booking clients
- Scheduling jobs
- Answering phones
- Ordering materials
- Managing employee schedule
Childcare Provider
child development homes
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Bottle feeding and prepared meals
- Diaper changes and hygiene
- Maintaining a sanitary and safe environment
- Keeping records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
Education
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA12.2023
High school diploma - undefined
Central High School
Fresno, CA06.2010
Skills
- Patient observation
- Airway management
- Patient assessment (2 years)
- Patient monitoring
- Hospital experience (1 year)
- Acute care (1 year)
- Medication administration (1 year)
- Discharge planning (2 years)
- Long term acute care
- Ventilator (1 year)
- Respiratory therapy (1 year)
- Senior Care
Certification
- RRT January 2029
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- CRT
- ACLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- RCP License
Awards
Lambda Beta December 2023, I graduated top of my class in college and was rewarded with the lambda beta award which was earned with good grades and putting my heart into everything I do.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Linwood Meadows Care Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Express RX Pharmacy
04.2024 - 10.2024
Care Provider
valley christian home assisted living
01.2021 - 10.2021
Secretary
Sierra Construction
08.2018 - 03.2021
Childcare Provider
child development homes
03.2011 - 02.2012
High school diploma - undefined
Central High School
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
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