Michelle Oconnor
RRT- NPS
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with neonatal patient's from delivery to discharge specializing in care of the tiny baby. Also experienced in adult patient care from floor treatments to ventilator care in ICU. Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 20-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable Registered Respiratory Therapist with NPS, paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women And Babies
Orlando, FL
04.2005 - Current
- NRP and ACLS certified
- Delivery room trained for routine and high risk deliveries
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and neonatal patients.
- Computer documentation
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Transfer to and receive patients from OR, including post op ventilator management
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
South Seminole Hospital
Longwood, FL
03.2002 - 04.2005
All phases of adult Respiratory care from Emergency room, routine floor care and including adult ICU.
Reason for leaving: transfer to sister hospital.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peninsula Medical Center
Ormond Beach, FL
04.2001 - 03.2002
All phases of Adult Respiratory care. Hired in as pool position.
Reason for leaving: Offered full time employment
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL04.2001
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL04.1987
Skills
- Ventilation Management
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Physical Assessment
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Arterial Punctures
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Regulatory Compliance
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Patient Care Documentation
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Nitric Oxide Handling
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winnie Palmer Hospital For Women And Babies
04.2005 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
South Seminole Hospital
03.2002 - 04.2005
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peninsula Medical Center
04.2001 - 03.2002
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Daytona State College
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