Melissa Morse

• Pediatric hospital-level 1 trauma center
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques
• Performed airway clearance therapies
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis.
• Conducted diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function testing.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments.

• Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
• Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Worked with hospital with no RT on after hours and weekends, through telehealth to help assess patients.
• Equipment troubleshooting through video calls.
• Helped hospice set up home cpaps and bipaps through video calls.

• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records.
• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results.
• Conducted diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function testing on transplant patients
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.

• Collaborated with other department leads to develop cross-functional solutions for improving patient outcomes across all service lines.
• Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards through regular audits and documentation reviews.
• Optimized team performance by providing training, mentoring, and feedback to fellow therapists.
• Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices in respiratory therapy interventions and equipment usage.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs, stress test, holter monitors.
• Provided emergency response support during critical situations, such as code blue events or rapid response activations.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members.

• Level 1 trauma, burn, cardiac, and medical center
• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analaysis.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management to adults and pediatrics.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

1 year as a student therapist, then graduate RRT.

• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
• Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.