Tom McGuire
Clovis,CA
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with expertise in patient care, ventilator management, and emergency response, dedicated to improving health outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Valley Children Hospital
Madera, CA
08.2001 - 03.2026
- Trained new staff on best practices for respiratory therapy procedures and protocols.
- 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.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care Practitioner
FCC
FresnoSkills
- Respiratory Care
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Strong clinical judgment
- Neonatal intensive care
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
- PALS
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Valley Children Hospital
08.2001 - 03.2026
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care Practitioner
FCC