Ali Hussein
Elko New Market,MN
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 12 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, CF, Heart & Lung Transplant patients, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
M Health Fairview
Minneapolis, MN
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered complex therapy to patients in hospital ICUs, including those on life support, using independent judgment.
- Proficiently utilized ventilators including GE, Hamilton, Drager, and Servo-U in diverse settings such as ICU, ED, and floors.
- Effectively oversaw the management of patients diagnosed with CF, Heart & Lung transplants, Covid-19, and Asthma exacerbation while adhering to hospital policy and guidelines.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic Health System
Mankato, MN
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Ensuring compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Experienced in various healthcare settings including ICU, ER, and general floors. Specialized in operating Hamilton ventilators, v-60 Bipap machines, Airvo2 HF Systems, and Volera equipment.
- Assisted with intubation, bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy procedures, and ventilator management for COVID-19 patients.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Experienced in utilizing GE, Drager, and Servo-U Ventilators in ICU and ED settings
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments including bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises assistance, and monitoring of physiological effects such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient care.
Respiratory Therapist - Staff
SSMC/MAYO
ABU DHABI, UAE
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Worked in various intensive care units including SICU, PICU, MICU, BURNS ICU, CICU, and ED where I gained experience operating Drager and Hamilton Ventilators as well as V-60 Bipap and Airvo2 HF system.
- Educated nurses and physicians on RT equipment and services. Proficient in Arterial line insertion. Provided ABG machine instruction to all hospital staff.
- Provided high quality care in various hospital settings including the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units (ICU).
Respiratory Therapist - Staff
Regency Hospital (LTAC)
Golden Valley, MN
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained and monitored mechanical ventilation systems on a variety of equipment.
- Evaluated patients and provided treatment recommendations
- Provided comprehensive Tracheostomy Care, performing both emergency and non-emergency insertions and removals of tracheostomy tubes using the video laryngoscopy system.
Respiratory Therapist - Staff
Sanford Health
Fargo, ND
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Managed patients with COPD and Asthma exacerbation according to Respiratory medication protocols.
- Monitored and provided care for mechanically ventilated patients and maintained routine maintenance care for patients with Tracheostomies.
- Member of the “Code blue team” and instrumental in responding to arrest situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Care
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05-2012
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Pediatric Care
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- MN License 1/2025
- HAAD License 10/2021
- RRT Certificate 10/2027
- NRP Certificate 10/2025
- PALS Certificate 05/2025
- ACLS Certificate 05/2025
- BLS Certificate 05/2025
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
M Health Fairview
06.2023 - 08.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Mayo Clinic Health System
12.2021 - 06.2023
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist - Staff
SSMC/MAYO
06.2016 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist - Staff
Regency Hospital (LTAC)
09.2013 - 06.2016
Respiratory Therapist - Staff
Sanford Health
08.2012 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Care
Lake Superior College
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