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Michael F. Burke, RRT

***b Heritage Village

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Summary

A diligent and energetic health care professional with over 24 years of diverse respiratory therapy experience in both neonatal/pediatric and adult critical care. Experience included 14 years as a staff therapist, 2 years as a lead therapist, and 8 years in a supervisory role. While a therapist, performed 2 years as an anesthesia assistant in cardiac operating rooms.

Education

NYU Medical Center Respiratory Therapy Program, AAS 1987-1989

University of Phoenix, Bachelors of Health Administration Program, BSHA 2008-2010

Professional Skills

Respiratory Therapy

• Excellence in providing general respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric and adult patients. Participated in a study on the faster weaning of patients from a ventilator while using a speech valve.

• Proficient in the management of patients in neonatal intensive care and labor and delivery rooms. This includes conventional mechanical and oscillator ventilation as well as nitric oxide therapy, along with drawing and analyzing arterial and umbilical blood gases. Developed and implemented a procedure and protocol for oscillator ventilation in neonatal intensive care.

• Expertise in the management of adult patients in intensive care and surgical intensive care including conventional mechanical ventilation, weaning and extubating procedures, blood gases and performing under therapist driven protocols.

• Experienced in handling emergency and trauma department patients.

• Received specialized training and performed for 2 years as an anesthesiologist assistant in cardiac operating rooms, including intubations, arterial and intravenous line insertions.

• Possess demonstrated skills and knowledge in blood gas analysis and EKG. Supervised a blood gas lab and educated staff on proper protocols to maintain accreditation standards (CAP and JACHO).

Supervision

• Conducted orientation and training of incoming respiratory and nursing staff, including students, on proper administration of respiratory protocols and procedures. Instructed local university students on semester long clinical training assignments.

• Organized continuing education training sessions for staff, including respiratory therapists, nurses and first year medical residents on all aspects of respiratory therapy care.

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• Interviewed and hired respiratory therapists and assistants, and conducted annual reviews of staff competency and performance. Handled disciplinary procedures as needed. Reviewed and submitted staff time records.

• Prepared daily staff schedules and monitored performance of activities including charting, completion of assignments and accurate preparation of patient records.

• Maintained control of operational and capital budgets which included monitoring expenditures. Assisted the director in the development of annual budgets.

• Developed and implemented departmental administrative and procedural policies.

Professional Experience

Respiratory Department Supervisor

Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, CT Mar. 2010 – Dec. 2011

A 135-bed long-term acute care hospital. Supervised respiratory staff of 17 full time and 15 per diem therapists, one pulmonary rehabilitation therapist and three respiratory assistants. Acted as interim director during 5-month medical leave of department director.

Clinical Charge Therapist Apr. 2005 – Mar. 2011

Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT

A 375 bed acute care hospital with a staff of 75 full time and 25 per diem respiratory therapists.

Lead Charge Therapist

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY July 2003 – Mar. 2005

Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY Nov. 2002 – Nov. 2003

St Mary’s Hospital, Troy, NY Mar. 2002 – Mar. 2003

Experience

Performed as a respiratory therapist at the following facilities:

Visiting Nurse Service, Schenectady, NY 2012-Present

Chesire House Nursing Home, Waterbury CT 2012-Present

Praxair health services, Upper Nyack, NY 2004 - 2005

Green Manor Nursing Home, Ghent, NY 2001 - 2002

St. Peters Hospital, Albany, NY 1992 - 1995 & 2000

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh NY 1998 - 2000

Respiratory Care Plus, Inc., Nyack, NY 1996 - 1997 & 1999 - 2000

St. Clare’s Hospital, Schenectady, NY 1994 - 1995

St. Peter’s Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ 1989 - 1992

NYU Medical Center, NYC, NY 1988 – 1989

Certifications

Advance Cardiac Life support, American Heart Association - expires 8/2012

Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association - expires 6/2012

Neonatal resuscitation provider, American Heart Association - expires 6/2012

Professional Licenses

Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Connecticut - expires 1/2013

Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of New York - expires 1/2014

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