Michael Carter
Richmond,KY
Summary
Respiratory therapist with critical care experience. Strong background in a long-term facility, covid unit, and experience in the ER/Acute setting. Have experience in an assortment of all ailments and diseases. Provided respiratory care, and quality of life care with compassion in my years of experience. Team player towards fellow RTs and other coworkers in the disciplinary fields. Looking forward to honing my skills, and learning new skills in a new environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2025
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients
- Provided emergency response during life-threatening situations
- Experience working in Covid unit 3 years, acute/Er experience, ICU experience, and majority long-term care experience.
- Provided oxygen therapy using various devices, cough assist, suctioning, ABG and analysis, and treatment therapy.
- Troubleshooting vents, assess patient vent alarms, maintain safe and clean circuitry, flow sensors, and maintenance on exhalation valves.
- Worked with a large assortment of all ailments and diseases (bariatric, ALS, covid, cystic fibrosis, exc...)
- Trained RRT employees, nursing students, and RRT students.
- Developed professional report with fellow RRTs, and also nursing/physicians and various disciplinary fields.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Used Hi-Flow, and BiPaPs for patients needs
- Provided proper assessment of jet flow aerosol therapy to patients weaning with trach collar, and followed weaning protocol guidelines
- 3 month contract at this location
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Somerset Community College
London, Ky05-2018
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Oxygen Therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory Treatment therapy
- Ventilator manipulation and troubleshooting
- Bronchial hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Pediatric/Infant respiratory care
- Weaning protocol
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Somerset Community College
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