Melissa Madaris
Hartsville,South Carolina
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years experience in various patient care settings. Successful in troubleshooting problems and assisting in building successful solutions to implement most effective patient care. Excellent time management skills and critical thinking abilities. Works well with medical team to provide optimal care and teaching to clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Harrisburg Free Standing ED
11.2011 - Current
- Helped create and coordinate a new role in the free-standing emergency department in collaboration with nursing and respiratory state boards.
- Assisted in facilitating the first medication administration for RRTs to administer approved list of medications.
- Deliver skilled emergency care as well as IV insertion, ultrasound guided IV insertion.
- Preceptor for students in respiratory therapy and nursing techs.
- Worked on several committees to implement new protocols and workflow to develop better patient care.
Respiratory Therapy Lead
Kindred Health
10.2006 - 10.2011
- Planned and arranged staff scheduling.
- Assisted on the special procedures team.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting treatments and weaning protocols as needed to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
- Managed inventory, maintaining adequate supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
COKER UNIVERSITY
Hartsville, South Carolina07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, Virginia12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Albemarle, North Carolina05.2004
Skills
- Treatment Plan Development
- Emergency Care
- Airway Management
- Clinical education
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Scheduling and Coordination
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapy in NC
- Registered Respiratory Therapy in SC
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Harrisburg Free Standing ED
11.2011 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Lead
Kindred Health
10.2006 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
COKER UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
STANLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- Registered Respiratory Therapy in NC
- Registered Respiratory Therapy in SC
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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