Marquie Brusaferro
6024 Archstone Court Apt. 404
Summary
Professional with proven expertise in medical training and patient care. Skilled in clinical procedures, diagnostic assessments, and disease management. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare demands. Reliable in delivering high-quality results under pressure, with deep understanding of medical ethics and patient-centered care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
George Washington University Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for distributing staff assignments
- Provides support and backup to staff
- Provides as needed education to new and experience RT team members
- Preceptor to Medical Students and MD residents as it pertains to Respiratory Therapy
- Developing strategic plans to enhance inclusivity and teamwork amongst RT and other patient care specialties
- Contributes ideas for staff retention and recruitment
- Contributes to team building activities and staff morale boosters and sustainability
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing effective respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary collaborations for better patient care and treatment planning.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
ECMO SPECIALIST
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Veno-Arterial and Veno-Venous ECMO in Adult, PICU, and NICU patient populations
- Assisting and monitoring hemodynamic stability in Veno-Arterial patients
- Monitoring and maintaining adequate oxygenation and ventilation in Veno-Venous patients
- Proficient in running and maintaining adequate competencies, in Cardio-help, Centrimag, and Rotoflow
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care and monitoring of ECMO patients.
- Participated in simulation training exercises designed to improve emergency response times for initiating extracorporeal life support interventions during time-sensitive situations.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient readiness for weaning from ECMO support, optimizing recovery timelines.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
06.2010 - Current
- Experienced in all adult (Medical-Respiratory, Cardiac, Surgical-Trauma, and Neuroscience)
- Experience as an Emergency Room/Trauma RT at a level one trauma Center Proficient in all
- Adult Acute Care settings
- Providing Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Tracheostomy Care teaching and patient advocacy
- Experienced in monitoring and troubleshooting ventilated patients
- [ventilators: Servo (all), PB
- 840, LTV, VIVO65, ReVel] Adequate patient assessment skills and Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
- Clinical Preceptor to second year respiratory students
- Nitric Oxide set-up via ventilated and non-ventilated
- Heliox therapy Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
Respiratory Therapy Team Lead
George Washington University Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for distributing staff assignments
- Provides support and backup to staff
- Provides as needed Inservice and education to new and experience RT team members
- Preceptor to Medical Students and MD residents as it pertains to Respiratory Therapy
- C2 project leader- aid in the development of protocols to optimize patient outcomes, in cardiac surgery patients
- Developing strategic plans to enhance inclusivity and teamwork amongst RT and other patient care specialties
- Contributes ideas for staff retention and recruitment
- Contributes to team building activities and staff morale boosters and sustainability
Critical Care Clinical Instructor
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Instructed Ventilator Mode and graphic Interpretation
- Designed and implemented lesson plans
- Understanding Heart Pressures, and Arterial Blood Gas Interpretations
- Fostered student curiosity in understanding and application of cultural literacy and health disparities in the surrounding community
- Increased critical thinking skills through hands on learning, protocols and evidence-based guidelines adherence
Health Science Intern
Morris Cardiovascular Risk and Reduction Center
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Over500 direct patient care internship hours completed
- Performed Cardio-pulmonary Stress Test
- Assisted in ABI testing
- Assisted and performed Electrical Counter Pulsation Therapy
- Assisted in the implementation and education of Medical Nutrition Therapy for a diverse patient population
- Assisted in the development of Individual Action Plans, for the reversal of type II Diabetes and Hypertension
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2019
Associate of Science degree - Respiratory Care
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, Virginia05.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Self-Motivated
- Ability To Work Under Pressure
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Respiratory care protocols
- Aerosol therapy
- Bronchial hygiene
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Medical gas administration
- Ventilator management
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- RRT
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
George Washington University Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Team Lead
George Washington University Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2021
Critical Care Clinical Instructor
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College
08.2019 - 01.2021
Health Science Intern
Morris Cardiovascular Risk and Reduction Center
05.2018 - 12.2019
ECMO SPECIALIST
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
01.2015 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
06.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Science degree - Respiratory Care
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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