Samantha McDonald
Cullman,AL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Cullman Regional Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert airway management and a caring bedside manner. Spearheaded initiatives improving department efficiency and patient satisfaction, leveraging skills in clinical leadership and patient education. Actively contributed to interdisciplinary team efforts, optimizing respiratory care protocols. Looking to step into a new role of sales to broaden my scope of practice. With my experience and drive for success I am excited to find a new career opportunity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Morgan Hospital
10.2015 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
- Improved department efficiency through the development of new processes and scheduling strategies.
- Facilitated timely patient discharges by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and case managers.
- Streamlined patient treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided emergency response support during critical situations, such as code blue events or rapid response activations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy techniques and protocols.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Hospital
10.2010 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards through regular audits and documentation reviews.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices in respiratory therapy interventions and equipment usage.
- Improved department efficiency through the development of new processes and scheduling strategies.
- Facilitated timely patient discharges by coordinating with physicians, nurses, and case managers.
- Streamlined patient treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care standards and practices.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Education
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05.2010
Skills
- Airway management
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Patient care documentation
- Care plan management
- Clinical decision making
- Clinical leadership
- Caring bedside manner
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Morgan Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Hospital
10.2010 - Current
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
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