Brian Pruitt
Cleveland,TN
Summary
To learn and grow in a position as a Peer Tudor, helping students integrate effective learning and study strategies while clarifying and reinforcing course content, assignments, and materials. Bringing 25 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist with strong interpersonal skills and a deep commitment to education, mentorship, and patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECMO Specialist
Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - Current
- Operate and manage extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy for critically ill patients requiring advanced cardiopulmonary support.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and perfusionists to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based ECMO practices.
- Train and mentor Respiratory Therapists and RN staff in ECMO procedures and protocols.
- Maintain continuous monitoring and troubleshooting of ECMO circuits to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital
01.2003 - Current
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Mentored new staff members as a Preceptor for the department
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV05-2000
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO)- Member
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- Certified
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital
01.2003 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
West Virginia Northern Community College
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