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Melissa Pangretic

Lindenhurst,NY

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.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to success and further develop and teach the skills to those in the Respiratory Care program. I bring a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

I am hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a teaching position in the Respiratory Care Program. I currently train new staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care making them feel comfortable and successful. I am pursuing a teaching role in the classroom that presents challenges and give skills to students for respiratory expertise.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
  • Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

NYU Langone Hospital-Mineola
07.2000 - Current
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Currently work in the Neonatal Intensive Care.
  • Training of new employees to the NICU
  • Currently on committees such as Unplanned Extubations
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
  • Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care standards and practices.
  • Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.

Education

Master of Science - Higher Education Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Education

State University of Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
05-2004

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05-2000

Skills

  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Airway management
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Respiratory medication administration
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Patient education
  • Patient care documentation
  • Nitric oxide therapy
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
  • High- frequency jet ventilation
  • Medication administration
  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Pediatric respiratory care
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Ventilator management
  • Clinical leadership
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Emergency medical care
  • Treatment administration
  • Intubation
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Blood gas analysis
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Emergency care
  • Certified in NRP

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

NYU Langone Hospital-Mineola
07.2000 - Current

Master of Science - Higher Education Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Education

State University of Old Westbury

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Nassau Community College
Melissa Pangretic