Respiratory

To whom it may concern:

My name is Melissa thurber. I have been a respiratory therapist for 5.5 years now and I am seeking a new opportunity. Below is my resume and I look forward to hearing from you.

Melissa Nicole Thurber

187 Glen View Terrace

Abingdon, Md 21009

443-***-****

Objective: As a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist with five years of experience, I would like to advance in my respiratory career by obtaining a PRN position.

Licensure: BLS expires 10/15

ACLS expires 7/16

PALS scheduled for 9/14

RRT obtained 2/12/10

Licensed in Maryland # L05354

Education:

Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Care and Biology

York College of PA

Graduated December 2009 with GPA of 3.0

Experience:

*University of Maryland & Shock Trauma Center January 2011- present

--Maintain and wean patients off the mechanical ventilator. Using the Drager XL, Servo I ventilator.

--Maintaining patients on the Vision, using Bipap & CPAP.

--Delivering mediations via nebulizer and MDI to patients throughout the hospital.

--Effectively using chest physiotherapy to help patients clear secretions, primarily in c-spine injury patients.

--Frequent use of the HFCWO, IPV, cough assist, IS, and acapella.

--Diaphragmatic pacing in quad patients. Maintaining and cleaning the pacer, and weaning these patients off the ventialtor.

--Being able to easily recognize respiratory distress and other issues with trauma patients who come in from the scene.

--Orienting and teaching students, new grads and other respiratory therapists.

--Recently orriented to NICU and PICU as of January 2014.

*Prince George's Community College May 2013- present

--Clinical Instructor in adult ICU's and general care area's.

*Select Specialty Hospital Feb 2010 - Feb 2011

York, Harrisburg, Camp Hill

--Maintain and wean patients of the mechanical ventilator.

--Tracheostomy care and tracheostomy changes.

--Decannulation of tracheostomy patients.

--Educating patients and their families on how to care for and maintain their family members who are trached and vented.

Community Involvement:

*AARC Member since 2007

--Attended the AARC Conference in New Orleans 2012 & Anaheim 2013

*Camp Green Zone

--York Hospital, York, PA, Asthma Camp Counselor 2008-2009

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