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Michele Bolton

@michelebolton

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Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with eight years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my skills in a supportive environment, focusing on patient care and professional growth.

I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with eight years of quality experience in both hospital and home care settings. My expertise spans across pediatric, adult, and geriatric respiratory care, where I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of each patient demographic. I am committed to providing high-quality respiratory therapy and education, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.

Throughout my career, I have taken on various roles, including Shift Leader and charge therapist, where I have honed my leadership skills by delegating tasks and mentoring less experienced therapists. My experience includes emergency deployments during the COVID-19 crisis, providing critical care in high-pressure environments, and working closely with patients suffering from complex respiratory conditions. I pride myself on my quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, which are essential in emergency situations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Registered Respiratory Therapist

John Peter Smith

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)

Emergency deployment for COVID-19 crisis, providing respiratory therapy in high-pressure situations. Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient care during the pandemic.

Emergency Deployment Patient Care Respiratory Therapy

Shift Leader/Charge Therapist

Tanner Medical Center

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (8 months)

Led respiratory therapy team, managed emergency responses, and educated staff on protocols. Provided care during high-risk deliveries and utilized Hamilton ventilators and Epic charting.

Hamilton Ventilators

Home Respiratory Equipment Specialist

AeroCare Medical DME

Feb 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 3 months)

Serviced home respiratory equipment, trained patients on ventilators, and maintained contact with patients suffering from respiratory insufficiencies. Managed supply orders for over 40 patients.

Ventilator Management Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hospital

Nov 2012 - Mar 2020 (7 years 4 months)

Delivered respiratory care to geriatric and adult patients, focusing on disease management and medication administration in both floor and ICU settings.

Adult Respiratory Therapy

Core Respiratory Therapist

Erlanger Medical Center

Oct 2012 - Apr 2017 (4 years 6 months)

Served as a core therapist in the ED of a Level I Trauma Hospital, experienced in various ICU settings and skilled in patient transport and airway management.

Patient Transport Management Airway Management

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital

Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Provided pediatric respiratory therapy in emergency and ICU settings, addressing conditions such as asthma and cystic fibrosis. Participated in high-risk deliveries.

Asthma Cystic Fibrosis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care

2008 - 2012

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, gaining essential knowledge and skills for providing respiratory therapy to patients across various age groups, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.