Michelle Braun, RCP
Victorville,CA
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several 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.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Big Bear Community Hospital
Big Bear, CA
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Assess and recommend treatment for emergent situations as they arrive in the Emergency Department based on therapist driven protocols
- Deliver treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing therapy
- Stand-by in all conscious sedation and cardio-version procedures
- Provide antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive-pressure equipment
- Manage ventilators and provide support and weaning to ventilator patients
- Manage Hi-Flow, Bi-Pap and CPAP devices as needed
- Draw and analyze Arterial Blood Gases as well as maintain equipment
- Provide Pulmonary Function Testing and report findings
- Provide education to patients and family members to aid in transition to home from the facility
- Train respiratory students throughout their clinical process
- Perform outpatient respiratory services to residents
- Assess and make recommendations for treatment to Skilled Nursing Facility residents on campus.
Respiratory Therapist
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
07.2002 - 04.2007
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing therapy
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive-pressure equipment
- Managed ventilators and provided support and weaning of ventilator-dependent patients
- Drew and analyzed Arterial Blood Gases as well as maintained equipment
- Provided assistance in bronchoscopies and cardiac catheter placements
- Provided Pulmonary Function Testing and reported findings
- Provided education to patients and family members to aid in transition home from the facility.
Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Whittier, CA
10.1999 - 06.2000
- Handled all clinical applications of respiratory in all areas of the hospital including Emergency Department, Cardiac Catheter Lab, Pulmonary Function Lab, Hyperbaric Chamber and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center and NICU
- Worked in collaboration with physicians to create and implement effective treatment programs for respiratory patients in all areas of the hospital
- Maintained equipment and Blood Gas Laboratory proficiencies
- Trained in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Respiratory Therapist/Lead
Specialty Hospital of Southern CA
La Mirada, CA
01.1997 - 05.2000
- Worked in collaboration with physicians to create effective treatment programs for respiratory patients
- Created patient-driven protocols for ventilator management
- Handled all applications of respiratory care including, breathing treatments, ventilator management, CPAP, postural drainage and percussion and arterial blood gases
- Evaluated department needs and scheduled clinical staff and assigned therapy workloads
- Performed chart audits to maintain quality control standards
- Ordered department supplies and evaluated new products as well as scheduled in-services.
Education
Certificate of Completion -
California Paramedical & Technical College
Long Beach01.1995
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Cleaning
- Diagnostic Tools
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and caregiver education
Certification
- CRT, 18545, 12/31/2025
- BLS, 2055044480962, 07/2024
- NRP, 08/31/2024
- ACLS, 206504935167, 08/2024
- PALS, 207005415141, 09/2024
Referencesavailable
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Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Big Bear Community Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Desert Valley Hospital
07.2002 - 04.2007
Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2000
Respiratory Therapist/Lead
Specialty Hospital of Southern CA
01.1997 - 05.2000
Certificate of Completion -
California Paramedical & Technical College
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