Megan Ratliff-Richhart
Mooresville
Summary
Results-oriented Respiratory Therapist skilled in monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans. Strengths include equipment maintenance and emergency responsiveness, ensuring high-quality care for patients with diverse respiratory conditions. Committed to fostering teamwork in multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Health
Mooresville
02.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Operated and maintained respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring advanced respiratory support.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2022
Skills
- Respiratory equipment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Health
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana