Meghan Saxon
Seaford
Summary
Compassionate respiratory therapist dedicated to exemplary patient care across all life stages. Proven ability to adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and develop policies to enhance care quality. Strong leadership and teamwork skills foster a collaborative environment, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
University Of Maryland Medical System
Easton
07.2025 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Documented patient information and treatment outcomes in medical records.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed diagnostic pulmonary function testing
Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Georgetown
06.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to respiratory therapy services.
- Provided Pulmonary Rehab services
Respiratory Therapist
TidalHealth Nanticoke
Seaford
03.2021 - 04.2025
- Provides inpatient respiratory therapy care to patients on all floors including ICU and ER.
- Performs patient assessments and develops comprehensive care plans.
- Performs tests, therapies, educates and helps to empower patients with self-administered home-care treatments.
- Performs ABG's, PAP therapies, medical gas utilization and initiates ventilator discontinuation and practices ET tube care.
Respiratory Therapist
ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL
Berlin
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed therapeutic and diagnostic interventions per Respiratory Care Policy best practices.
- Accurately documented therapy and medication administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions and physician communications per Respiratory Care Policy/Procedure manual.
- Performed PFT and six minute walk studies in outpatient setting.
- Lead therapist role in Pulmonary Lab.
- Created a schedule for the PFT lab and equipment maintenance.
Respiratory Therapist
WellSpan Health
Ephrata
05.2014 - 08.2020
- Provides inpatient respiratory therapy care to patients on all floors including ICU and ER.
- Performs patient assessments and develops comprehensive care plans.
- Works in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory treating patients on an outpatient basis.
- Performs tests, therapies, educates and helps to empower patients with self-administered home-care treatments.
- Performs EEG's, PAP therapies, advanced pulmonary function testing, medical gas utilization and initiates ventilator discontinuation and practices ET tube care.
- Formulates an overall care plan for patient based on information and clinical judgment.
- Serving as the chair of the Wellspan's Pulmonary Practice Council for both campuses that evaluates, modifies and improves care practices for both campuses.
- Supports the department by attending conferences, presentations and evaluating new equipment and providing guidance to senior management.
Education
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
Delaware Technical Community College-Owens
Georgetown, DE05-2013
Skills
- RRT
- RPFT
- BLS
- NRP
- ACLS
- CV
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
University Of Maryland Medical System
07.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
TidalHealth Nanticoke
03.2021 - 04.2025
Respiratory Therapist
ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.2020 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
WellSpan Health
05.2014 - 08.2020
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
Delaware Technical Community College-Owens