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Michael Anderson

Nashville,TN

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience being in every type of acute and critical situation. I'm an adamant team player who's const looking for new ways to work more efficientl. I love people and always get joy out of seeing patients get better.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Norton Children's Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based

on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.

  • Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Administered respirespiratory treatments to acute and chronically ill patients.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • worked with adults, pediatric, and neonate population.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Children’s Hospital of Atlanta
05.2020 - 01.2021

Managed ventilators in the PICU, NICU, CICU, and technology unit.


  • Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Efficient in high flow, bipap, and invasive ventilventilato set up

Education

Respiratory Care

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Dothan High School
Dothan, AL
05-2011

Skills

  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Airway management
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • High flow management
  • NICU
  • PICU
  • CICU
  • Acute care

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Norton Children's Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare
01.2021 - 06.2024

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Children’s Hospital of Atlanta
05.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2020

Respiratory Care

Volunteer State Community College

High School Diploma -

Dothan High School