Amelia Collins

• Orchestrate effective therapeutic interventions, utilizing inhaled medications, advanced ventilation methods and intubation during the transportation between two healthcare facilities.
• Utilize advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions with equipment and operational needs.
• Manage care of patients with diverse conditions alongside various team members.

• Taught PALS renewal and PALS initial courses
• Ensured students met learning objectives
• Maintained a positive learning environment

• Worked in NICU, ICU, floors, ER, as well as performed charge duties.
• I attended high risk deliveries, assisted with bronchoscopies, as well as performed normal respiratory duties such as inhaled medications and ventilatory support.

• Provided teaching to patients with devices such as CPAP, monitoring, ventilators and home oxygen
• Help patients and caregivers with troubleshooting devices over the phone and in person

American Family Children’s Hospital

• Provided care to neonatal to pediatric aged patients in PICU, NICU, ER and general care floors.

Massachusetts General Hospital

• Provided care to adult aged paged in the settings of CCU, SICU, CSICU, MICU, Burn, Neuro ICU.

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center

• Worked with COIVID-19 patients in the setting of ICU, general care and ER
• Provided care such as bronchoscopies, prone positioning, non invasive and invasive ventilation, as well as inhaled medications.

M Health Fairview Bethesda/St.Joes

• Provided care to COVID-19 patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. This included HFNC, non-invasive and invasive ventilation, inhaled medication, as well as prone positioning.
• Promoted a positive working environment by demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and respect for colleagues and patients alike.

• Mentored new hires in the department to ensure smooth transitions into their roles as competent practitioners.
• Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
• Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
• Fielded calls from other staff, patients, physicians, clinics while maintaining a full workload in PICU, NICU or ER.
• Helped solve on shift issues with equipment, families, physicians for other RTs.

• Facilitated communication between patients'' families and healthcare providers regarding progress updates, expectations, and concerns related to ECMO treatment.
• Assisted with complex cannulation procedures, ensuring proper placement and function of extracorporeal circuits.
• Acted as a mentor to new ECMO Specialists, sharing knowledge and expertise to promote best practices in the field.
• Help maintain ECMO circuit, as well as troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.