Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30+ years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Hi, I’m
Michael Davis
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Overview
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Riverview Regional Medical CenterGadsden, AL
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' response to therapeutic interventions.
- Provided airway management, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments and other respiratory therapies to acutely ill patients.
- Educated patients on disease processes and the importance of compliance with prescribed treatments.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of mechanical ventilation principles and techniques.
- Performed bronchial hygiene therapy such as chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry and postural drainage and percussion.
- Administered medications related to respiratory care procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Provided emergency life support services such as intubation and CPR during code blue situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop protocols for weaning from mechanical ventilation when appropriate.
- Coordinated patient transfers between various departments within the hospital setting.
- Maintained current licensure status in accordance with state regulations and standards of practice for Respiratory Care Practitioners.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA
Registered Respiratory Therapist
08.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- THIS WAS A TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic [Technology] and consistent preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilation.
Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, AL
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
07.2016 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Delivered therapies such as oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, and CPAP therapy to meet patients' treatment goals
- Used blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes
- Maintained optimal function of mechanical ventilators, capnometers, and aerosol generators to deliver reliable treatments
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds, and x-rays.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Dekalb Regional Medical CenterFt. Payne, AL
04.2004 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Delivered therapies such as oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, and CPAP therapy to meet patients' treatment goals
- Used blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses
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- Task prioritization
- Document conditions
- Coordination
- Multitasking
- Customer relations and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds, and x-rays.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Riverview Regional Medical CenterGadsden, AL
08.2002 - 04.2003
Job overview
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Delivered therapies such as oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, and CPAP therapy to meet patients' treatment goals
- Used blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance.
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Carraway Methodist Medical CenterBirmingham, AL
06.2001 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Delivered therapies such as oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, and CPAP therapy to meet patients' treatment goals
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care.
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST TEAM LEAD
03.1992 - 11.1999
Job overview
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
- Used blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Maintained optimal function of mechanical ventilators, capnometers, and aerosol generators to deliver reliable treatments
- Educated patients and families regarding respiratory conditions and care, including asthma, COPD, and lung cancer
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory care devices and procedures for continued at-home care
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds, and x-rays
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Delivered therapies such as oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, and CPAP therapy to meet patients' treatment goals
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Updated the master chart and individual patient records with current therapy information.
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical CenterAnniston, AL
06.1990 - 02.1992
Job overview
- Educated patients and families regarding respiratory conditions and care, including asthma, COPD, and lung cancer
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Used blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters, and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies, and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient.
Education
Gadsden State Community CollegeGadsden, AL
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
12.1990
University Overview
- GPA 3.8
- Major in Pre-Medicine/Respiratory Therapy
- Science Club Member
- Dean's List Honoree 1989
- BLS Exp: 2025
- ACLS Exp: 2024
- NBRC CRT 1991
- NBRC RRT 1994
- PALS Exp 2025
University of Alabama At BirminghamBirmingham, AL
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
12.1990
University Overview
Skills
- Intubation
- Blood gas analysis
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen therapy
- Emergency medical care
- Mechanical ventilation
- Management
- Patient instruction
- Educate patients
- Manage ventilation
- Monitor patients
- Deliver treatment
- Verbal communication
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Ventilator Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care Documentation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Treatment Plan Development
- Diagnostic Tools
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment Cleaning
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient Advocacy
- Dosage Calculation
- Physical Assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Equipment Setup
- Regulatory Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Practice Improvement
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Operational Reporting
Timeline
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riverview Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Coosa Valley Medical Center
07.2016 - 10.2018
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Dekalb Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 06.2016
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Riverview Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 04.2003
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Carraway Methodist Medical Center
06.2001 - 06.2002
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST TEAM LEAD
Huntsville Hospital
03.1992 - 11.1999
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
06.1990 - 02.1992
Gadsden State Community College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
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