Alycia M. Silva
Acushnet,MA
Summary
Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist with a background spanning critical care, home medical, and sleep services. Leads respiratory care workflows, supports PAP/BiPAP therapy, and maintains accurate documentation, compliance tracking, and team communication to improve patient care and program efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pap and Sleep Services Manager
Enos Home Medical
New Bedford, MA
03.2026 - Current
- Supported daily clinical operations at Enos Sleep Solutions, ensuring workflow efficiency and compliance to enhance patient outcomes.
- Partnered with clinical program team to develop and apply protocols that improved program performance and met regulatory standards.
- Reviewed performance data and patient compliance information to guide decisions and support ongoing quality improvement.
- Worked with leadership to align clinical goals and improve communication across teams.
- Developed and maintained dashboards to monitor program efficiency, patient outcomes, and operational trends.
- Completed PAP/BiPAP setups, follow-ups, and troubleshooting to support patient adherence and therapy success.
- Managed home medical equipment service workflows for Enos Home Medical.
- Trained staff on customer service and home medical procedures to improve patient interactions and service quality.
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Enos Home Medical
New Bedford, Massachusetts
03.2022 - 03.2026
- Educated home medical patients on proper use of oxygen and sleep therapy equipment to enhance treatment adherence.
- Coordinated setup of respiratory devices for timely home medical deliveries and in-home service visits, ensuring patient readiness.
- Reviewed physician orders for CPAP, nebulizer, and oxygen therapy equipment.
- Documented patient assessments and equipment details in home medical records.
- Inspected respiratory equipment for cleanliness, function, and proper safety standards.
- Trained new respiratory staff on home medical therapy procedures and patient support, fostering a knowledgeable care team.
- Maintained compliance with respiratory care policies and home medical documentation requirements.
Adult Critical Care Speacilist RRT
Lahey Medical Center
Burlington, Massachusetts
01.2026 - Current
- Managed ventilator settings for critical care patients in Lahey intensive care areas to optimize respiratory support.
- Administered therapeutic treatments for patients with respiratory illnesses, enhancing recovery through oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques.
- Set up mechanical ventilation systems and adjusted settings per physician orders.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Assisted response efforts during emergency airway events with Lahey clinical teams.
- Collected arterial blood gases and tracked patient responses to therapy.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses, nurses, and therapists on respiratory care plans.
- Documented respiratory care in electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with Lahey standards.
Adult Critical Care Speaiclist RRT
Lahey Medical Center
Burlington, Massachusetts
01.2021 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
01.2010 - 01.2025
- - Delivered advanced respiratory therapy in ICU, ER, and acute care settings.
- - Managed mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and emergency airway support.
- Managed shift operations, guided staff, and organized patient assignments to ensure optimal care delivery.
- - Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
Roger Williams Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2013
- - Provided respiratory care across acute and sub-acute units, supporting ventilator and PAP therapy management.
- - Administered aerosolized medications and performed diagnostic testing to enhance patient outcomes during emergency response procedures.
- - Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols and documentation standards to safeguard patient safety and maintain compliance.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RISkills
- Advanced respiratory care
- Respiratory Equipment troubleshooting and setup
- Healthcare compliance expertise
- Respiratory charting
- Data analysis
- Patient education
- Epic Systems
Certification
- - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
- - Basic Life Support (BLS)
- - Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Respiratory Care Medical License MA
- Respiratory Care Medical License RI
Timeline
Pap and Sleep Services Manager
Enos Home Medical
03.2026 - Current
Adult Critical Care Speacilist RRT
Lahey Medical Center
01.2026 - Current
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Enos Home Medical
03.2022 - 03.2026
Adult Critical Care Speaiclist RRT
Lahey Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
The Miriam Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Roger Williams Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2013
Associate Degree - Applied Science
Community College of Rhode Island