Christian Garvin
Rockwood,TN
Summary
Goal-oriented individual with excellent people skills with a proven ability to deliver high quality work seeking a position within your staff to further help my community. Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 6 years of experience with inpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing diverse conditions that include COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, etc. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about the use and operation of respiratory equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Woodland Post Acute
Clinton, TN
04.2026 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status, adjusting treatment plans as needed for effectiveness.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
Respiratory Therapist
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
11.2021 - 04.2026
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Blount Home Equipment
Maryville, TN
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Cumberland Medical Center
Crossville, TN
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Monitored and evaluated patients' respiratory status, adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Education
Associate Degree in Respiratory Care -
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN2018
Pharmacy Technician Program Certification -
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN2011
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Medication administration
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Multitasking
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Woodland Post Acute
04.2026 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Parkwest Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2026
Respiratory Therapist
Blount Home Equipment
05.2021 - 10.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Cumberland Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2021
Associate Degree in Respiratory Care -
Walters State Community College
Pharmacy Technician Program Certification -
Walters State Community College