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Michaela Russell

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Knowledgeable on treatments and interventions for a wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Care Practitioner

San Joaquin General Hospital
04.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
  • Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.

Sales Consultant

Miosa Bride
06.2024 - 04.2025

Supervisor/Bartender

Tipsy Putt
01.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Healthcare Recruiter

Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - 03.2023

Lead Bartender/Server

New Glory Eatery & Taproom
05.2019 - 03.2022

Phlebotomist/Travel Lead

Aerotek/Sacramento Kings
12.2020 - 05.2021

Education

Associate of Science - General Science

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA
01.2025

CPT-I Certification - Phlebotomy

CalRegional
Natomas, CA

Skills

  • Ventilator Set-Up & Management (Hamilton-G5, Servo-I, Servo-U, Drager, PB840, LTV, and Vela)
  • Cerner
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Patient Assessment
  • Aerosol Administration
  • Arterial Blood Gas & Analysis
  • Patient Care/Education
  • Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
  • Hyperinflation Therapy
  • Tracheostomy / Stoma Care
  • Intubation (Adult, Peds & Neonate)
  • Extubation/Decannulation
  • EKG (12-Lead)
  • Pulmonary Function Testing

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP

Clinical Experience

Mercy General Hospital - Sacramento, CA

Cardiac ICU, Medical/Surgical/Neuro ICU

  • Cerner, Flolan, ECMO, CPR, NiPPv, Ventilator Weaning/Extubation

San Joaquin General Hospital - French Camp, CA

NICU, ICU, Trauma ED, Med-Surg

  • Cerner, Bubble CPAP, Neonatal & Adult Resuscitation

Vibra Hospital - Folsom, CA

LTAC, ICU

  • Trach Care/Management, Weaning, Decannulation, NiPPV

Kaiser Permanente - Roseville, CA

Pulmonary Rehab

  • Patient Education, Exercise Monitoring, Vital Signs

River Bend Nursing

Sub-Acute

  • Trach Care/Management, Decannulation, Medication Administration

Timeline

Respiratory Care Practitioner

San Joaquin General Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Sales Consultant

Miosa Bride
06.2024 - 04.2025

Supervisor/Bartender

Tipsy Putt
01.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Healthcare Recruiter

Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - 03.2023

Phlebotomist/Travel Lead

Aerotek/Sacramento Kings
12.2020 - 05.2021

Lead Bartender/Server

New Glory Eatery & Taproom
05.2019 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - General Science

American River College

CPT-I Certification - Phlebotomy

CalRegional

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

San Joaquin Valley College
Michaela Russell