Mark Laforme

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 2002 - Nov 2006

  Certified Respiratory Therapist

  Dedicated and motivated therapist with background in adult critical care, ER, ward and labor and delivery while stationed at Naval Hospital Guam. Performed basic respiratory therapy modalities that covered ventilator management, ABG analysis and QC, trach care, nebulizing medications, pulmonary function testing, and patient transport ground and air.

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  Naval Hospital Guam

  Nov 2002 - Nov 2005

  Certified Respiratory Therapist

  Responsible for conducting all required respiratory modalities, mechanical ventilation, ABG testing/ quality control, medication therapy, and instructed a medical staff on all airway modalities for a 6 bed ICU, E.R, Ward, Labor and Delivery and Pulmonary Function Lab. Task included: -Performed diagnostic tests and physical examinations on individual patients as required.-Performed external cardiac massage and artificial respiration on a regular basis.-Tested and maintained respiratory therapy machines and equipment on a regular basis.-Monitored patient physiological therapy responses such as arterial blood gases blood chemistry changes and vital signs.-Provided assistance to all physicians and nursing staff members as needed- Show less

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  US Navy

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2013

  2nd Marine Division as IDC
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  US Navy

  Oct 2013 - now

  Independent Duty Corpsman conducts planning, screening, treatment, preventive medicine and administrative duties under direct and indirect supervision of physician. As a primary provider for 100 staff and 1200 students, the mission is provide medical oversight and safety in high risk training. Master Training Specialist instructing active duty personnel in variety tools and techniques during high likely of capture in hostile environment.

  • Independent Duty Corpsman

    Nov 2013 - now

  • SERE Instructor

    Oct 2013 - now
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  Inova Fairfax Hospital

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist

    Jan 2018 - now