Michelle Cavalieri
Preston ,CT
Summary
Experienced Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in acute and critical care. Routinely precepts respiratory therapy students and new hires, providing hands-on instruction, clinical guidance, and real-time feedback to support safe practice and critical thinking. Seeking a per diem Clinical Instructor role to formally contribute to respiratory therapy education and mentorship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Hartford Healthcare
Norwich, CT
12.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Involved in the ICU liberation Team
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Preceptor to students in clinical skills and patient care techniques.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
Education
Associate's Degree - Respiratory
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI09-2017
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- CPAP/BiPAP therapy
- Airway management
- Trach care/changes
- ARDS treatment
- Respiratory care standards
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Critical care
Certification
RRT
Timeline
Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Hartford Healthcare
12.2017 - Current
Associate's Degree - Respiratory
New England Institute of Technology