Merrill Reece

• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong communication between colleagues and actively participating in team meetings.
• Skillfully operated complex respiratory equipment, ensuring proper function and accurate results for optimal patient care.
• Provided effective airway management interventions for patients experiencing acute respiratory distress or failure, resulting in stabilized conditions and improved outcomes.
• Reduced hospital readmissions for patients with chronic respiratory conditions by providing comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
• Maintained meticulous documentation of all patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress updates in electronic medical records systems.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care, resulting in better overall health management.
• Promoted infection control standards consistently by following established guidelines for hand hygiene, disinfection of equipment, and isolation precautions when necessary.
• Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding respiratory issues or concerns that arose during daily patient care activities on the unit.
• Ensured timely response to emergency situations involving airway management or ventilator support needs by prioritizing tasks effectively during high-stress scenarios.
• Managed challenging medical situations calmly under pressure, utilizing critical thinking skills to make effective decisions for optimal patient outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships that contributed to improved patient compliance with treatment plans.
• Mentored new RRT staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the field of respiratory therapy.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

• Ensured timely response to emergency situations involving airway management or ventilator support needs by prioritizing tasks effectively during high-stress scenarios.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory care protocols and individualized treatment plans.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships that contributed to improved patient compliance with treatment plans.

• Reduced hospital readmissions for patients with chronic respiratory conditions by providing comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up care instructions.
• Ensured timely response to emergency situations involving airway management or ventilator support needs by prioritizing tasks effectively during high-stress scenarios.
• Maintained meticulous documentation of all patient interactions, treatments administered, and progress updates in electronic medical records systems.

Travel RT. Worked with Bipaps, Cpaps, and long term Vent Patients

Critical Care RRT.Also assisted with Bronchoscopies, Chest Tube Insertion, and Thoracentesis.

Delivered consistent respiratory services adhering to established protocols.

• Provided specialized care and treatments in nursing home settings.

• Performed diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analyses, to guide treatment decisions and monitor effectiveness.
• Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, promoting effective communication around shared patients'' needs and progress updates.
• Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized respiratory care strategies.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions that reduced complications related to ventilator-associated pneumonia among ICU patients.
• Provided emergency respiratory care in high-stress situations, maintaining composure and applying critical thinking skills to support patients effectively.
• Managed inventory of respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability for timely patient care delivery.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and seamless care transitions.
• Prevented unnecessary invasive procedures through careful assessment of non-invasive ventilation options for select cases.
• Optimized ventilation settings to ensure appropriate respiratory support for critically ill patients.
• Served as a mentor to new CRT staff members, providing guidance on clinical procedures and fostering a supportive team environment.
• Processed equipment per established cleaning and sterilization procedures.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable insights from the perspective of a certified respiratory therapist.
• Implemented and monitored patient care plan and equipment.
• Evaluated respiratory practice, administration of medication and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.