Melissa Micek
Hoschton,GA
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT-NPS NICU/Adult Critical Care
Piedmont HealthCare
Athens Ga
11.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to protocols in a 500 plus bed facility.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for respiratory patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
RRT Adult Care & Trauma
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse NY
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments, including nebulization and mechanical ventilation support in a 500 plus bed facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety during respiratory procedures.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for respiratory therapy administration and patient management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
RRT-NPS Adult Critical Care
Piedmont Hospital
Snellville, GA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered respiratory therapies in compliance with treatment plans to improve patient outcomes in 600 plus bed multi population facility.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
RRT-NICU
Tanner Hospital
Carrolton GA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques to enhance compliance and outcomes in a 600 plus facility.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
RRT-NICU/PICU - Contract
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient responses to therapy, adjusting treatments based on clinical observations and physician directives for a 30 plus bed level 3 NICU.
- Ensured safe transportation of critically-ill infants between hospitals or units by preparing necessary equipment and assisting transport team members.
- Assisted physicians in performing life-saving procedures such as intubations, umbilical line insertions, and resuscitations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for neonatal patients and their families.
RRT-NPS NICU/PICU - Contract
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta GA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols in a 1000 bed Pediatric hospital.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with pediatric protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Educated families on healthcare plans, promoting adherence to treatment and preventative care strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
RRT-NICU
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Administered specialized care to critically ill neonates in high-acuity NICU environment in a 40 bed Facility.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance safety protocols.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency within the NICU unit.
RRT-NICU
Northeast Georgia Hospital
Gainesville, GA
05.2013 - 10.2018
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management in a 750 bed multi-population hospital.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and protocols to improve efficiency in respiratory care delivery.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
BS - Respiratory Care
Middle GA State University
Macon, GA03-2026
AAS - Respiratory Care
SUNY Onondaga, College
Syracuse, NY01-1992
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Patient education
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Neonatal intensive care
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- RRT-NPS- NBRC
- NRP Instructor
- STABLE
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- A3 Certified OPEX
- VOICE Chair Shared Governance
- GA Licensee #5278
- NY State License #012820
Charting Systems
- EPIC
- McKesson
- Cerner
- Allscripts
- Meditech
Timeline
RRT-NPS NICU/Adult Critical Care
Piedmont HealthCare
11.2024 - Current
RRT Adult Care & Trauma
Upstate University Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
RRT-NPS Adult Critical Care
Piedmont Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
RRT-NICU
Tanner Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
RRT-NPS NICU/PICU - Contract
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
09.2021 - 12.2021
RRT-NICU/PICU - Contract
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
04.2021 - 01.2022
RRT-NICU
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2018 - 01.2021
RRT-NICU
Northeast Georgia Hospital
05.2013 - 10.2018
BS - Respiratory Care
Middle GA State University
AAS - Respiratory Care
SUNY Onondaga, College