Andrew Bernard
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Miramar,FL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with 12+ years of specializing in Neonatal Respiratory care. Skilled in managing critical interventions in high-acuity settings, including ground transport, dedicated to high standards in care and team communication
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
05.2013 - Current
- Initiate, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilation (both invasive and non-invasive) for premature and critically ill newborns
- Use of high-frequency ventilation (HFOV/jet), CPAP, BiPAP
- Perform endotracheal intubation and extubation of neonates
- Attend high-risk deliveries for neonatal resuscitation
- Provide NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)-guided interventions
- Monitor equipment maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Respond promptly to any complaints received from patients families concerning service delivery from respiratory therapists.
- Oversee daily operations of the respiratory care department including scheduling, staffing, equipment maintenance, and patient flow
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care
- Determine patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs
- Evaluate patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments
- Provide ground transport for neonatal patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including ventilator and nitric oxide management during transfer
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
ATI College of Health
Miami, United States 05.2001 -
Skills
- Ventilator Management (Invasive & Non-invasive (CPAP, BiPAP, HFOV, HFJV)
- High-Risk Delivery Support & Intubation assistance
- Ventilator management in ground transport setting
- Blood gas sampling and interpretation
- Premature and low birth weight infant care
- Staff Supervision & Clinical Competency Evaluations
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration and Rounds
- Experienced with EPIC EMR systems
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Florida #RT12424
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
ATI College of Health
05.2001 -
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