Michelle Borcan
Ascension St John
Broken Arrow,OK
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 4 years of experience in an intensive care unit. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, oxygen and medication administration, and airway management. I am genuinely enthusiastic when it comes to patient and family education and possess great communication skills.
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
1 Year 11 Months- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist
1 Year 10 Months- Coordinated daily with the ICU and cardiovascular team to liberate surgical patients from mechanical ventilation within a six hour time frame.
- Assisted with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, intubations and bedside tracheostomy.
- Proficient use of equipment such as mechanical ventilators, CPAP and BiPAP systems, nitric oxide delivery, capnography, GlideScope, high flow oxygen delivery devices.
Respiratory Therapy Student
9 Months- Functioned as a staff therapist under minimal supervision on general floors.
- Performed duties such as cleaning, disinfecting, and restocking equipment and supplies.
- Carried out EKGs to monitor and record the heart's electrical impulses as ordered.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - 11/30/2027
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St John
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Heart And Spine
07.2022 - 05.2024Read More
Respiratory Therapy Student
Medical City Dallas Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Collin County Community College District
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Care
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Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Adapts to New Skills and Procedures