Rebecca Blackburn
Summerville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in patient assessment, ventilator management, and emergency response. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
09.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient respiratory function.
- Monitored blood chemistry, vital signs, and other indicators to assess critically ill patients' status and guide treatment decisions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatment in electronic health records.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07-2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2023
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Emergency response
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential-NBRC
- South Carolina State Licensure-Medical Board
- BLS-American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical University of South Carolina
09.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College