Megan E. Garcia has over 10 years of experience as a respiratory therapist. She graduated with highest honors from Ohlone College with an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy in 2015 and from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2008. She is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation. Her clinical experience includes working in intensive care units, emergency departments, and pediatric facilities. Currently, she works as a registered respiratory therapist for Allied Health Group, where she performs various respiratory therapies and provides patient education and assessment.

1. Megan E. Garcia, BS, RRT
megan.garcia2015@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
Associate of Science Degree, Respiratory Therapy, May 2015
Graduated with Highest Honors
University of California, Davis, CA
Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology, December 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
-Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Workers
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
-Proficient with PB840, Servoi
-Proficient in Epic
-Able to communicate effectively within
interdisciplinary healthcare team, as
well as with patients and family
-Arterial blood gas obtaining and
sampling
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA
Assisted in Code Blue's and Asthma Clinic; Instructed Incentive Spirometry
Eden Hospital, Castro Valley, CA
Performed patient assessment and education; Provided oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy,
medication administration by small volume nebulizers, MDI, DPI; Set up patients on
CPAP, BiPAP; Assisted in intubations, bronchoscopies, endoscopies; Worked in
Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department
Washington Hospital, Fremont, CA
Cared for patients in Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, as well as isolation
UCSF Benioff's Childrens Hospital, Oakland, CA
Neonatal and pediatric care modalities, including HFOV and HFJV
WORK EXPERIENCE
Allied Health Group, Oakland, CA, July 2015 - Present
-Registered Respiratory Therapist
-Perform full range of respiratory modalities, including aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy,
MDI, DPI, BiPAP, CPAP, ventilation initiation and maintenance, CPT; Effective, caring,
and efficient patient education and assessment
Costco Wholesale, Fremont, CA, October 2005 - Present
-Refund Clerk/Front End Supervisor; Gained invaluable experience in leadership and
communication; Provided impeccable customer service
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
American Lung Association, Oakland, CA, Spring 2014 - Present
-Volunteer Coordinator