SAMANTHA GARRISON
Parkersburg,WV
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional skilled in efficiently managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of exceeding team goals and expectations. Displays a strong willingness to assume additional responsibilities to achieve collective objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2025.10 - Current
- Conducting nocturnal polysomnography to patients with suspected sleep apnea or narcolepsy
- Monitor EEG, ECG, and oxygen saturation
- Provide oxygen therapy and/or CPAP therapy to patients in need.
Respiratory Therapist
Arbors at Marietta
2025.09 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and device usage.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments and monitored patient progress using advanced ventilatory equipment.
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2024.10 - 2025.10
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve pediatric patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of pediatric respiratory distress or failure as part of a team.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2020.03 - 2024.10
- Conducting nocturnal polysomnography to patients with suspected sleep apnea or narcolepsy
- Monitor EEG, ECG, and oxygen saturation
- Provide oxygen therapy and/or CPAP therapy to patients in need.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
WVU Medicine Camden Clark
2019.01 - 2020.03
- Conducting nocturnal polysomnography to patients with suspected sleep apnea or narcolepsy
- Monitor EEG, ECG, and oxygen saturation
- Provide oxygen therapy and/or CPAP therapy to patients in need.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2015.11 - 2019.03
- Conducting nocturnal polysomnography to patients with suspected sleep apnea or narcolepsy
- Monitor EEG, ECG, and oxygen saturation
- Provide oxygen therapy and/or CPAP therapy to patients in need.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
2013.12 - 2015.11
- Providing Care in a Long-Term Acute Care setting
- Working with Doctors to assist in the weaning parameters of patients on a ventilator
- Weaning of trach and oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP therapy, trach care, intubation, and strong patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Alley Healthcare
2012.06 - 2013.09
- Providing oxygen, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and nebulizers for specific patients in need
- Communicating with patients to determine whether their status is getting better or worse, and whether further treatment is needed
- Handling cash, check, debit/credit payments
- Documentation on computers, etc
- Dealt with most insurance agencies involved in patient care.
Education
AAS - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH2012-01
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Strong Communication Skills
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Timeline
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2025.10 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Arbors at Marietta
2025.09 - Current
Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2024.10 - 2025.10
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2020.03 - 2024.10
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
WVU Medicine Camden Clark
2019.01 - 2020.03
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Marietta Memorial Hospital
2015.11 - 2019.03
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
2013.12 - 2015.11
Respiratory Therapist
Alley Healthcare
2012.06 - 2013.09
AAS - Respiratory Therapy
Washington State Community College