Meghan McCarthy
Baltimore
Summary
Experienced respiratory care practitioner with strong background in patient assessment, therapeutic procedures, and life support management. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver optimal respiratory care and adapt to evolving clinical environments. Skilled in ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, and patient education. Known for dependability, flexibility, and achieving tangible results in high-pressure situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Medstar Harbor Hospital
Baltimore, MD
02.2018 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care to support patient recovery in various environments, such as special care nursery, labor and delivery, med-surge/telemetry, ICU, PACU, and emergency room.
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Respitech Medical Staffing
Lancaster, PA
02.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients at Lifebridge facilities and Kennedy Krieger Institute.
- (Formerly Respiratory Care Consulting & Staffing)
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Clinton, MD
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care to support patient recovery in various environments, such as med-surge, telemetry, ICU, PACU, cardiac cath lab, special care nursery, and emergency room.
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie, MD
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care to support patient recovery in critical environments such as NICU, Med-Surge, Telemetry ICU, PACU, and emergency rooms for both adults and pediatrics.
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center (PICU)
Baltimore, MD
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in delivering respiratory care within pediatric units, including PICU, med-surge, telemetry, progressive care, cardiac care, emergency room, and trauma resuscitation units.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD05-2026
Skills
- Intervention for diverse age groups in respiratory care
- Artificial airway and ventilatory support
- Pulmonary function and sleep diagnostic testing
- Arterial blood gas sampling and arterial line insertion
- Management of diaphragmatic pacing systems
- Patient and caregiver education
- Providing quality care in multiple healthcare settings
- Patient care documentation on multiple charting systems
- Acuity and productivity improvement measurement analysis
- Departmental improvement and procedural guideline consultation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
12.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Medstar Harbor Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Respitech Medical Staffing
02.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center (PICU)
08.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Frederick Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Carroll Community College