Michael Tomasetti RRT-NPS
Turnersville,NJ
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patient needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, PA
11.2009 - Current
Charge Therapist
Professional Advancement Program (Peak 2 Respiratory Therapist)
Critical areas include Picu, Cicu, Nicu, Special Delivery Unit (SDU), Cath Lab, Operating Room, Emergency Department
Mentor for staff Respiratory Therapists
Various High Frequency Ventilators (Oscillator, VDR, Jet)
Medical gas administration of Heliox, Isoflurane, Nitric Oxide, Carbon Dioxide
Transport Respiratory Therapist (Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Ambulance)
ECMO (Centrifugal and Roller pump)
Bronchoscopy (Cryotherapy, Biopsy, Ciliary Brushing, EBUS)
Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
UMDNJ
Stratford, NJ05.2009
Associate of Applied Science -
Widener University
Chester, PA05.1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Widener University
Chester, PA05.1998
Skills
- Charge Therapist
- ECMO Specialist- provide care for patients on ECMO Train and maintain yearly competencies with the ECMO Team in order to be prepared and updated for any emergencies, policies, and procedures
- Special Delivery Unit (SDU)- attend deliveries in the Nicu and Cicu Assist in the resuscitation of neonates in the SDU
- Provide necessary respiratory therapies such as nitric oxide and ventilator support for patients in the Cardiac OR and Cath Lab
- Assist in procedure for bronchoscopies in the OR and bedside Train and maintain yearly competencies with the Bronchoscopy Team in order to be prepared and updated with current policies and procedures
- Mass Casualty Team- train and maintain yearly competency Responsible for creating, implementing, updating and maintaining an appropriate plan of action
- Critical Care Outreach Team (CAT Team)- assesses, monitors, and treats patients throughout the hospital to prevent an escalation of care The team plays an active role in patient codes as well as CAT (critical assessment team) calls in the main hospital
- Pediatric Special Team Unit (PSTU/COVID Unit)- responsible for delivering care for COVID patients
- Bio-Response Team (Ebola, H1N1)
- Patient Education and Training: Educated patients and parents on diagnosis and treatment of different respiratory diseases Referred patient's and parents to outreach programs if they are unable to obtain their medication and respiratory equipment Demonstrated inhaler techniques to patients and parents that are prescribed MDI/DPI inhalers for at home use Demonstrated the use of MDI with varies types of spacers Educated patients and parents on Invasive and Non-Invasive ventilation machines Taught and explained various modes of ventilation to patient's and care givers Instructed patient's and parents on cleaning and troubleshooting their home machines Educated patient's and parents on various forms of oxygen therapy
- Extensive background of medical knowledge and medical terminology Experienced in chart review and documentation
- Pneumogram- responsible for setting up and overnight recording of breathing effort, heart rate, oxygen level, and air flow from the lungs during sleep
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Data Management
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Care Plan Management
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Academic Performance- Certificate of Excellence (UMDNJ)
- Respiratory Therapist of The Year 2015 (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Affiliations
- Active member of the AARC
- Active member of the NBRC
- Committee member of the respiratory department's SPM
- Active ICU preceptor
- Prospect Study in the Picu- super user and collecting data for the study
- NEAR4KIDS and NEAR4NEOS- data collection/intubations
- IRB approved BVM Study
- Active ECMO preceptor
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
11.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
UMDNJ
Associate of Applied Science -
Widener University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Widener University