Mallory Barragan
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Personable and professional registered respiratory therapist with almost 20 years of experience. Most recently focused on honing my skills in pulmonary function testing, interpreting test results, troubleshooting equipment and improving patient outcomes. Also have advanced skills in adult critical care, establishing rapport and working with vulnerable patient populations, care management and patient education. Experience with ALS in the acute care and pulmonary function setting as well as personal experience with a family member.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pulmonary Function Specialist
M Health Fairview Lung Clinic
06.2023 - Current
- Perform diagnostic testing per ATS standards including pulmonary function testing, six minute walk tests, oxygen qualifiers and titrations.
- Maintain biologic and quality control of testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment and Breeze software issues.
- Provide patient education on the use of home inhaler therapy.
- Serve as a resource to allergy staff on spirometry testing.
PFT Lab Supervisor
VA Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Perform pulmonary function testing on veterans.
- Provide quality assurance for spirometry testing completed at about 10 different remote clinics around Minnesota.
- Determine preliminary interpretation of pulmonary function tests before sending them to the pulmonologist for final review.
- Maintain biologic and quality control and equipment maintenance logs.
- Troubleshoot equipment and Sentry Review software issues.
- Manage day-to-day function of the lab and ensure ATS standards are being met.
- Develop and review policy and procedures and annual competencies.
Pulmonary Function Specialist
University Of Minnesota Physicians
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Manager: Edward Corazalla (612)-325-1339
- Perform diagnostic testing per ATS standards including pulmonary function testing (MGC Diagnostics), methacholine challenge tests, FeNO, ABGs, sputum inductions and six minute walk tests.
- One of two main PFT specialists to perform spirometry and MIP/MEP testing for ALS clinic.
- Implement critical thinking skills and use of protocols to determine testing needed to provide physician with best diagnostic information.
- Administer pentamidine nebulizer treatments.
- Maintain biologic and quality control of testing equipment.
- Review and update pediatric PFT lab's policy and procedures.
- Responsible for staff schedule.
Lead Cardiopulmonary Therapist
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Manager: Kim Peters (715)-220-8116
- Assess and treat patients in the inpatient setting, and provide disease and medication education.
- Perform complete PFTs according to ATS standards as well as methacholine challenges, ENO, 6 minute walk testing and oxygen qualifications.
- Assist in pulmonary rehab exercise classes and group education.
- Review policy and procedures, develop annual competencies, provide education and opportunities for professional development for employees.
- Responsible for scheduling and approving time cards for the cardiopulmonary department.
Respiratory Therapist - Device Trainer
RespirTech
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Supervisor: Benja Sem (907)-713-5704
- Build rapport with patient and patient's family or care givers.
- Provide education on disease processes and therapy ordered.
- Demonstrate and train patient and care givers on airway clearance vest or cough assist.
Respiratory Therapist & Respiratory Therapy Care Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2019
- Supervisor: Chris Swain (281)-923-3536
- Set up and troubleshoot a variety of equipment including V60 BiPAP, PB 840 and 980 vents, SiPAP, Optiflow and airway clearance devices.
- Assist in a number of procedures including but not limited to intubations, bronchoscopy, and conscious sedation.
- Assess and treat patient populations, ranging from neonate to geriatric, appropriately using a number of RT driven protocols hospital wide.
- Insert arterial lines, perform ABG punctures and analysis. Perform other diagnostic testing including bedside spirometry and EKG.
- Charge RT duties: making assignments for the shift, ensuring appropriate staff ratios for current and following shifts, respond to complaints, act as a resource.
- Visit all COPD patients admitted to the hospital to identify any gaps in care, place referrals, provide resources for disease management, education and smoking cessation.
- Maintain a log of COPD patients that need post discharge follow up to assure their needs are being met.
- Anticipate barriers to discharge for all respiratory patients, assist in discharge planning and offer post discharge follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA2006
Skills
- Epic
- Pulmonary function testing
- Patient education and assessment
- Care management
- Critical thinking, troubleshooting
- Self-motivated, driven
- Detail-oriented
- Process improvement
- Service excellence
License and Certifications
- RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist: #106265 Expires 1/31/2026
- RRT-ACCS: #106265 Expires 1/31/2026
- RRT-RPFT: #106265 Expires 1/31/2026
- Minnesota Respiratory Therapy License: #4694
- BLS: Expires 10/2025
- 2018 AARC Clinician Training Certificate on Tobacco Dependence for Respiratory Therapists
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Specialist
M Health Fairview Lung Clinic
06.2023 - Current
PFT Lab Supervisor
VA Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Pulmonary Function Specialist
University Of Minnesota Physicians
10.2020 - 02.2023
Lead Cardiopulmonary Therapist
Hudson Hospital & Clinics
07.2019 - 10.2020
Respiratory Therapist - Device Trainer
RespirTech
10.2018 - 07.2019
Respiratory Therapist & Respiratory Therapy Care Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Hawkeye Community College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Independence University
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