GAIL M. COPELAND

**** ******'s Ferry Road

Chester, S.C. 29806

803-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: To utilize my skills in a manner that expedites the best possible outcome to fit and service my patient's and family members' needs.

EXPERIENCE

Maxim Healthcare Services 04/2020 - present:

● Columbus Specialty Hospital LTACH 07/22/2020 - present, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP

(Covid 19 First Responder Emergency Team)

Specialized Respiratory Services: 01/20 - present, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Set up AutoPaps/CPAP/BIPAPs, put Overnight oximeters on, Sleep Study monitors, Trach care, set up Trilogy ventilators. Set patients up on Oxygen concentrators Collection Medical Center: 04/2015 - 03/2018, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Performed care to Cardiopulmonary patients, which included, aerosol txs., oxygen management with pulse oximetry, EKGs, chest therapy with postural drainage, drew ABGs to assess metabolic status, performed emergency resuscitation, ventilator management, MDIs, incentive spirometry, set up CPAPs and BIPAPs on patients.

Hampton Regional Medical Center: 09/2013 - 09/2014, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Performed care to Cardiopulmonary patients, which included, aerosol txs., oxygen management with pulse oximetry, EKGs, chest therapy with postural drainage, drew ABGs to assess metabolic status, performed emergency resuscitation, ventilator management, MDIs, incentive spirometry, set up CPAPs and BIPAPs on patients.

Springs Memorial Hospital: 08/2010 - 10/2012, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Performed care to Cardiopulmonary patients, which included, aerosol txs., oxygen management with pulse oximetry, EKGs, chest therapy with postural drainage, drew ABGs to assess metabolic status, performed emergency resuscitation, performed EEGs, Bronchoscopies, ventilator management, MDIs, incentive spirometry..

Piedmont Medical Center: 06/2007 - 11/2009, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Performed care to Cardiopulmonary patients, which included, aerosol txs., oxygen management with pulse oximetry, EKGs, chest therapy with postural drainage, drew ABGs to assess metabolic status, performed emergency resuscitation to all patients, ventilator management, MDIs, incentive spirometry.. Allendale County Hospital: 06/2000 - 02/2007, Title: Respiratory Therapist/CRT/RCP - Supervisor Skills: Performed patient respiratory care. Developed and coordinated edcational and training programs for respiratory and nursing staff, including new employee orientation and competency evaluations. Developed and implemented department performance improvement programs and collected and reported data for managers and committees. Assisted in monitoring and quality assurance of Adult Protocol processes and coordinated Patient Evaluation/Protocol programs. Worked in both office and clinical areas. Implemented TB protocol and performed fit testing for co-workers. Wrote for and received a grant to implement an Asthma Awareness program for elementary and middle school children in Allendale County.

Hampton Regional Medical Center: 07/2001 - 12/2007 Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Performed care to Cardiopulmonary patients, which included aerosol txs., oxygen management with pulse oximetry to assess metabolic status, performed emergency resuscitation, EKGs, ventilator management, intubations, Holter monitoring. MDIs, incentive spirometry. Colleton Medical Center: 04/1997 - 09/1998, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Performed care to Cardiopulmonary patients, which included, aerosol txs., oxygen management with pulse oximetry to assess metabolic status, performed emergency resuscitation, EKGs, ventilator management, MDIs, incentive spirometry.

Tuomey Medical Center: 12/1996 - 04/1997, Title: Respiratory Therapist, CRT/RCP Skills: Performed care to Cardiopulmonary patients, which included, aerosol txs., oxygen management with pulse oximetry to assess metabolic status, performed emergency resuscitation, EKGs, ventilator management, MDIs, incentive spirometry.

EDUCATION

Allendale Academy High School - Graduated 1982

USC-Salkehatchie - 1982 - 1983, took prerequisite courses for Business Curriculum. Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, 1995 - 1996, Graduated from the Respiratory Program with honors, and was on the Who's Who List, Dean's and President's list, member of PhiZetaKappa, Respiratory Tutor, GPA 3.82.

Respiratory Care Practitioner #2447 expiration May 2023 REFERENCES

Audrey Scott - 803-***-****

Kenny Campbell- 843-***-****

Dawn Kennedy- (843) 318- 2337

Dr. Brian Walker - 704-***-****

Dr. Amir Ansari - 786-***-****

Laura Cogbill - 803-***-****

Fran Carletta - 843-***-****

Gerry Conan - 803-***-****

Lincoln Charles - 803-***-****

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