Erin McCormick
Portsmouth
Summary
Professional respiratory care specialist with strong background in respiratory therapy and leadership. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and advanced respiratory techniques. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable and effective care delivery. Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Sentara
01.2022 - Current
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Managed scheduling responsibilities for the respiratory therapy team, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Enhanced team efficiency by providing thorough training and mentorship to junior respiratory therapists.
- Create assignments for the current and oncoming shift ensuring safe patient loads and even distribution of tasks between therapists.
- Conducted regular audits of respiratory therapy documentation, promoting compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the respiratory therapy department, minimizing cross-contamination risks including in person hand washing audits.
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara
06.2012 - 01.2022
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders, hospital driven protocols, and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators, non invasive ventilators, and high flow oxygen for airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA05-2012
Skills
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Bilevel positive airway pressure
- Bronchodilator administration
- Airway management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Airway clearance techniques
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS - American Heart Association
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist in VIrginia
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Sentara
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara
06.2012 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Tidewater Community College
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