Malissa McDaniel
Clarksville
Summary
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in hospital, home health, and long-term care settings, excelling in assessment and collaborative clinical decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment plans and patient advocacy. Skilled in respiratory equipment setup and committed to continuous education in respiratory therapy advancements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
West Meade Place
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Summit
07.2007 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.1999 - 07.2006
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Education
Respiratory Therapy
Lexington Community College
Lexington, KYNo Degree - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Kentutcky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Intubation insertion and assistance
- Trach care, changes, and re-insertion
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Detailed patient care logs
- Patient and family advocacy
- Collaborative clinical decision making
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- ABG-endorsed
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
West Meade Place
06.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Summit
07.2007 - 07.2022
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.1999 - 07.2006
Respiratory Therapy
Lexington Community College
No Degree - Occupational Therapy
Eastern Kentutcky University
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