David Messing
Fair Oaks
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 17 years of experience in emergency, adult, pediatric and neonatal healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Knowledgeable in bronchoscopy, spirometry, blood gas and pulmonary function equipment and procedures. Many years spent at bedside using time management and critical thinking skills to ensure best patient outcomes. Viewed as a reliable resource to new and experienced colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UC Davis Medical Center
02.2008 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators in the adult, pediatric, neonatal and emergency room setting
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to improve lung function.
- Worked on the adult and pediatric tracheostomy team
- Specialized in Pediatric and Neonatal ICU care
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Attended many high risk neonatal deliveries
- Proficient in using all modes of mechanical ventilation and high frequency devices such as the Oscillator and VDR.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CASkills
- Clinical decision making in adults and pediatrics
- Reporting and documentation
- Inter-departmental team collaboration
- Professional bedside manner
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Diagnostic tools
- Patient and caregiver education
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Drug administration trained
- Infection control techniques
- Time management and organization
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). (Currently studying to take the certification test within 1 year of hire)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UC Davis Medical Center
02.2008 - Current
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). (Currently studying to take the certification test within 1 year of hire)
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
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