Christopher McCoy

Experience

1. Respiratory Therapist

   Piedmont

   Feb 2016 — Present · Columbus, GA, US

   Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutics gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators and following specified parameters of treatments. Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians\' orders.Monitor patient\'s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition. Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.

Education

• Columbus State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2003 — 2005

• Columbus State University

  Associate of Science (AS)

  1992 — 1998

• Columbus State University

  Masters of Science

  2006 — 2008