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Alicia Edwards

Clyo,GA

Summary

Caring and passionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with 17 years in Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult critical care settings. Highly skilled in patient assessment, peer to peer education and development. Goal driven clinical educator bringing in-depth knowledge of medical devices including implementation and instillation.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Educator

IQVIA
02.2023 - Current
  • Works on the forefront of innovative Medical Device Technology
  • Enhanced staff proficiency in clinical procedures through hands-on demonstrations and interactive workshops.
  • Provide strong leadership and educator skills and interact with medical peers in healthcare settings
  • Employs clinical expertise in ways outside patient care, while continuing to collaborate with healthcare professions and advocate for well-being of patients through medical device technology.
  • Improved patient outcomes by delivering comprehensive clinical education and training to healthcare providers.

RRT-NPS

Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2007 - Current
  • Provides high level of quality care for each and every patient in a 80-bed neonatal ICU unit.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Managed critical patients on ventilatory support.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians and nurses to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including , ventilator management and intubations.

Maintenance Specialist

Georgia Power
05.1994 - 05.2005
  • Increased equipment reliability by implementing a preventative maintenance program.
  • Reduced downtime with thorough inspections and timely repairs of machinery.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting regular facility audits and addressing hazards promptly.
  • Streamlined work order processes for faster response times to maintenance requests.
  • Collaborated with team members on root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing effective solutions.

Education

Bachelors Of Science In Respiratory Care -

Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA
2007

Diploma - Electronic Equipment Servicing

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
1993

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise
  • Provides peer to peer education and in- servicing to physicians, nurses and clinical staff to support medical device implementation
  • Assess customer specific education needs and collaborate with medical staff to support medical device implementation
  • Answer questions and concerns with clinical staff concerning medical devices
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Performance Improvement
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team Member
  • Qualified in Air/Ground transport of Neonatal/Pediatric patients
  • Patient Safety

Certification

  • RRT-NPS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BLS
  • NRP

Timeline

Clinical Educator

IQVIA
02.2023 - Current

RRT-NPS

Memorial Health University Medical Center
07.2007 - Current

Maintenance Specialist

Georgia Power
05.1994 - 05.2005

Bachelors Of Science In Respiratory Care -

Armstrong State University

Diploma - Electronic Equipment Servicing

Savannah Technical College

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