Melonee Harris
Respiratory Therapist
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Flexible and compassionate healthcare professional. Highly committed to going the extra mile, utilizing a well-rounded skill set to assist patients with respiratory ailments while performing diverse modalities on all levels of care. Demonstrating effective and efficient methods of educating students, staff and patients on a variety of respiratory diseases and equipment
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Perform all modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physician in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures
- Assess, Deliver and Document in EMR
- Precept new staff even as traveler
- Arterial blood gas analysis with arterial puncture
- A-line draw as well as insert
- Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and clean respiratory equipment in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures
- Assess, plans, and evaluates patient plan of care utilizing multiple respiratory modalities, respiratory therapy driven protocols, and advanced ventilation techniques.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Dignity Health
Phoenix, AZ
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Perform all modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physician in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures
- Assess, Deliver and Document in EMR
- Arterial blood gas analysis with arterial puncture
- A-line draw as well as insert
- Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and clean respiratory equipment in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures
- Assess, plans, and evaluates patient plan of care utilizing multiple respiratory modalities, respiratory therapy driven protocols, and advanced ventilation techniques.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Education
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care -
Carrington College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 03.2008 - 07.2010
Skills
All Intensive Care Units
Emergency Room RTRapid Response Team
Cardiopulmonary therapiesExcellent communication skillsOxygen therapy skillsKnowledge of ventilation equipmentPatient educationProfessional bedside manner
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Dignity Health
08.2020 - 02.2021
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care -
Carrington College - Phoenix
03.2008 - 07.2010