Hardworking, compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with 6 years clinical experience in various hospitals primarily Michigan Medicine. My desire is to provide the most exceptional care to my patients while growing in knowledge and skill.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Munson Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Resuscitation of neonates from 23 weeks on up.
Intubation of Infants
Member of the NICU transport team
Set up and management of nasal CPAP and high flow nasal cannulas
Set up and management of mechanical ventilators and oscillators.
Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
09.2024 - 01.2025
Administered respiratory treatments and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
Educated patients and families on respiratory therapies, equipment usage, and self-management strategies.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trinity Mercy Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Provided emergency care to patients.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Care and management of COVID-19 patients.
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
University of Michigan Medicine- Mott Children's Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2019
Core therapist in the Pediatric Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit but work in all Pediatric/Neonatal areas.
This also includes the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Children's Emergency Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatric General Floors.
I work together with doctors and nurses in the intensive care units to manage critically ill patients.
My responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:.
Mechanical ventilation, both conventional and high frequency, non-invasive ventilation, and Bubble CPAP.
Administering Nitric Oxide, Heliox, and continuous Aerosol therapy.
Respond to Pediatric traumas, Code Blues, and Rapid Responses.
Provide manual resuscitation through various procedures, such as ECMO cannulation.
Administer oxygen and aerosol therapy, CPT, and nasal and oral suctioning.
Attend high risk deliveries, moderate sedations, and some surgeries.
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
AS - Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
5.2015
Bachelor's degree - Clinical Health Science
Certification
Registered and Licensed Respiratory Therapist, BLS/CPR Certified: Basic Life Support CPR course for CPR victims of all ages and NRP Certified: Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Bronson Methodist Hospital
09.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trinity Mercy Health
01.2022 - 08.2022
NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Munson Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
University of Michigan Medicine- Mott Children's Hospital