Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Michelle  Emert

Michelle Emert

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Skilled Respiratory Therapist from Centerpoint Medical Center with a proven track record in developing patient-centered care plans and emergency response. Voted Respiratory Therapist of the Year (2023) from leadership. Experienced in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit. Excelled in ventilator management and patient education, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong teamwork and airway management expertise, ensuring high-quality care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
Independence, MO
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
  • Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
  • Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • Emergency medical care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Bronchial hygiene techniques
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Patient care
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Ventilator management
  • Intubation
  • Airway management
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Treatment plan development
  • Patient education

Accomplishments

  • Respiratory Therapist of the year (2023)

Certification

  • CRT
  • ALC

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • CRT
  • ALC

Some College (No Degree) - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Metropolitan Community College
Michelle Emert