Shannon Graham
Hiram,GA
Summary
To obtain a position as a Respiratoy Therapist manager which would allow me the opportunity to utilize my 20+ years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and manager.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Club Staffing
- Performs and directs the administration of respiratory care services (including but not limited to oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medication, airway clearance, invasive and non invasive ventilation and bedside spirometry, as ordered by an attending physician, in a quality manner that is in accordance with established procedures)
- Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations
- Reviews physician orders, analyze patient diagnostic test results, and provide appropriate therapy based on patient’s current clinical condition
- If appropriate, implements approved protocol as directed by a physician
- Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy; prioritizing patient needs in rapidly changing environment
- Instruct patient in the use of various respiratory care equipment in a thorough and professional manner
- Assesses patient’s response to therapy and coaches the patient to improve technique
- Documents all treatments and therapies given, any supplies used and accurately files all corresponding charges
- Reports outcomes of therapeutic interventions and makes recommendations as appropriate
- Adheres to established policies including but not limited to, infection control and isolation policies
- Works willingly and professionally with other employees and healthcare professionals
- Incorporates principles and continuous quality improvement in all aspects of clinical care
Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Cobb General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Respiratory Therapy duties in ICU and floor, caring for Covid patients during the pandemic
- Performed ventilator management (Servo I and Servo U, CPAP, BIPAP as well as Nitric)
- Trach Care
- Floor Therapy
- Airvo management
- Pt education using PEP therapy using acapella/aerobika
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021
- 10-week assignment extended to 12 weeks
Respiratory Therapist
Emory St Joseph Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Respiratory Therapy duties in ICU and floor, caring for Covid patients during the pandemic
- Performed ventilator management (Servo I and Servo U, CPAP, BIPAP as well as Nitric)
- Trach Care
- Floor Therapy
- Airvo management
- Flolan administration
- Pt education using PEP therapy using acapella/aerobika
- 13-week assignment
Respiratory Manager
Wellstar Pulmonary Medicine
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Provide leadership to Respiratory Therapists at Pulmonary practice
- Responsible for planning, organizing, delegating, and overseeing the operations
- Ensures quality services are provided according to established policies and procedures
- Responsible for hiring, firing and all staffing issues concerning Respiratory Therapists
- Oversee the daily operations of Pulmonary Function Clinic
- Responsible for equipment purchases, maintenance and adhering to ATS guidelines relating to Pulmonary Function Testing
Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Functioned as charge backup, responsible for providing guidance and assistance to therapist in event charge therapist is unavailable
- Selected to function in the role of respiratory therapy preceptor, training newly hired employees and respiratory students
- Conducted and participated in physician rounds, delivering expertise evaluation of patient statuses and progress as well as recommending further treatment
- Performed assessments of patient conditions within clinical environment by reviewing orders, measuring and interpreting arterial blood gases and evaluating medical history and records
- Provided respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations
- Performed routine ventilator and artificial airway treatments in the critical and general care areas
- Administered aerosolized medications and other respiratory treatments
- Selected and assembled respiratory care equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness
- (Ventilators: Servo, PB 840 and 760, Esprit, Phillips V60, Bipap)
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Dorn Veterans Administration Center
05.2007 - 08.2012
- Responsible for managing shift assignments for oncoming staff on a daily basis
- Administered respiratory care to pulmonary patients in ICU and Emergency Room
- Chosen as staff spokesperson, by the staff, addressing needs, concerns and ideas of the department
- Selected as cap award recipient for excellence in Pulmonary Lab maintenance during JCAHO accreditation
- Conducted meetings and presentations to secure feedback, build consensus and or present information relating to diversified programs, projects, and operations
- Member of Diversity and Dispute Resolution Team
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Kaplan University
Chicago, Illinois01.2012
Associates of Respiratory Care -
Macon State College
Macon, Georgia01.2003
Bachelor Of Biology Pre-Med -
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina01.1998
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory care protocols
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care documentation
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Patient instruction
- Emergency medical care
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical leadership
- Practice improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Relationship building
- Operational reporting
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Registered respiratory therapist - adult critical care specialist
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, #130129, 06/30/22
- State of GA Licensed Respiratory Therapist, #5953, 10/31/21
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/01/23
- BLS-Basic Life Support, 04/01/23
References
- Rodney Spann, RT Manager/Wellstar, 404-309-8787
- Cher Wilson, Practice Manager/Wellstar, 470-956-9259
- Ebony Cash, Practice Manager/Wellstar, 803-735-5784
- Jamaal Mitchell, Respiratory Therapist/Emory, 404-916-2772
Credentials
- MHA
- RRT
Affiliations
American Association of Respiratory Care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Cobb General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
01.2022 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Emory St Joseph Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021
Respiratory Manager
Wellstar Pulmonary Medicine
01.2016 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
10.2012 - 01.2016
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Dorn Veterans Administration Center
05.2007 - 08.2012
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Kaplan University
Associates of Respiratory Care -
Macon State College
Bachelor Of Biology Pre-Med -
South Carolina State University
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, #130129, 06/30/22
- State of GA Licensed Respiratory Therapist, #5953, 10/31/21
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 05/01/23
- BLS-Basic Life Support, 04/01/23
Respiratory Therapist
Club Staffing
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