Stephanie McCants
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - Current
- Clinical Level 4 Leader in the Cardiac ICU
- Kept equipment safe and efficient with regular inspections, cleaning and maintenance
- Improved patient compliance by thoroughly explaining treatments and answering questions
- Engaged in multiple committees in the organization to further education within my scope of practice
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Set up, monitored and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health (Florida Hospital)
Orlando, FL
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Established appropriate treatment modalities by reviewing patient health histories and discussing needs and treatment options
- Improved treatment outcomes, performing baseline pulmonary function screening to proactively address health issues
- Selected and administered appropriate medications and dosage levels to address patient conditions
- Set up, monitored and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other therapies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05-2021
Associate in Science - Respiratory Care
Seminole State College
Altamonte, Fl05.2013
Associate in Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, Fl01.2011
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Knowledgeable of medical terminology
- Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify treatments
- Manage advance ventilation machines such as HFOV, NAVA, and Cuirass
- Maintain a patent airway, including care of artificial airways, mechanical ventilation
- Perform ABG Puncture analysis and hemodynamic monitoring
- Leader by nature, teamwork is an priority and compassionate care given
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS CPR & AED)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS CPR & AED)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- NBRC member
- AARC member
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2016 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health (Florida Hospital)
07.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Seminole State College of Florida
Associate in Science - Respiratory Care
Seminole State College
Associate in Arts -
Valencia College