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MELISSA VAN BLADEL

Patchogue

Summary

Results-driven respiratory therapist specializing in ventilator management and aerosol therapies across diverse patient populations. Demonstrated expertise in performing comprehensive assessments and interventions, driving improved patient outcomes in critical care environments through effective respiratory therapy protocols and teamwork.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead
12.2018 - Current
  • Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
  • Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Stony Brook University Medical Center
Stony Brook
01.2004 - 11.2018
  • Performing physical assessments of all patient populations including neonatal, pediatric and adult.
  • Ventilator monitoring, and assessing for weaning and extubations.
  • Aerosol therapies, arterial punctures and arterial line placement.

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
East Patchogue
01.2007 - 11.2013
  • Administered aerosol treatments, managed ventilators, and conducted physical assessments to optimize patient respiratory function.

Education

ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY CARE

Nassau Community College
Garden City
01-2004

BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY

Dowling College
Oakdale
01-2002

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Respiratory therapy protocols
  • Extubation procedures
  • Aerosol administration
  • Arterial puncture
  • Patient assessment

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Peconic Bay Medical Center
12.2018 - Current

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 11.2013

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2004 - 11.2018

ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY CARE

Nassau Community College

BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY

Dowling College

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