Allison Sheets
Sneads Ferry,NC
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with extensive experience in primary ICU settings. Proficient in patient assessment, emergency care, and mechanical ventilation. Focused on improving patient recovery through teamwork and effective education strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington, North Carolina
2024.05 - Current
- Provided critical emergency care to patients in respiratory distress, stabilizing their condition and facilitating timely interventions.
- Provided emergency care to patients in respiratory distress.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Administered therapeutic treatments, including oxygen therapy and aerosol medication delivery, for respiratory illnesses.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems by setting up and adjusting ventilators according to physician orders to ensure optimal respiratory support.
- Conducted comprehensive assessment of patients' respiratory conditions and needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatment sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care strategies that improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Performed chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques to facilitate patient recovery.
Respiratory Care Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington, North Carolina
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Administered breathing treatments to improve patient respiratory function.
- Executed chest physiotherapy to facilitate lung capacity improvement and effective drainage.
- Collected arterial blood gases to ensure precise assessment of patient oxygenation levels.
Respiratory Care Assistant
Carolina East Medical Center
New Bern, North Carolina
2023.07 - 2024.02
- Drew arterial blood gases to support accurate diagnostic assessment and treatment planning.
- Administered nebulizer treatments and inhalers, enhancing patient respiratory function and comfort.
- Cleaned and set up equipment including heated high-flow nasal cannulas, CPAPs, BiPAPs, and ventilators, ensuring readiness for patient use.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington, North Carolina
2020.11 - 2021.08
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care to improve patient comfort.
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing patient needs effectively.
- Supported patient well-being by assisting with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene.
- Utilized proper body mechanics to turn and reposition residents, preventing pressure ulcers.
- Served meals in patient rooms, providing assistance with feeding.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to ensure residents' hydration and nutrition.
- Documented patient condition and progress for effective medical staff review.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC2024-05
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC2026-08
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Emergency and intensive care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Intubation
- Tracheostomy care
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory care protocols
- Equipment setup and troubleshooting
- Electronic health records
- Clinical decision making
- Care collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Specialist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
2024.05 - Current
Respiratory Care Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
2024.02 - 2024.05
Respiratory Care Assistant
Carolina East Medical Center
2023.07 - 2024.02
Certified Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
2020.11 - 2021.08
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carteret Community College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte