Hi, I’m
Angel Adkinson
La Grange,IL
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner offering 16 years of medical experience providing outstanding respiratory healthcare to patients. Patient-oriented with a focus on providing excellent service while carefully monitoring treatment effectiveness. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
St. Bernard HospitalChicago , IL
Registered Respiratory Therapist
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments using nebulizers, Bipaps and Ventilator equipment.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
AdventHealthBolingbrook, IL
Registered Respiratory Therapist
11.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial HospitalMelrose Park, IL
Respiratory Care Practitioner
08.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms through effective treatment plans.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
- Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP setups.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Norwegian American Hospital1044 N Francisco, Chicago
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
04.2009 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services. Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
St. Bernard Hospital326 W 64TH St, Chicago, 60621, IL
Respiratory Care Practitioner
02.2007 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment..
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
Education
Malcolm X College1900 W Jackson Chicago, IL 60612
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
2009
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Breathing treatments
- Staff education and training
- Patient privacy
- Patient education
- Respiratory healthcare equipment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Analytical
- Good work ethic
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- NRP Certified
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- Phlebotomist Training and Certification- 2021
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
AdventHealth
11.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Humboldt Park Health
12.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernard Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2020
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Norwegian American Hospital
04.2009 - 10.2020
Respiratory Care Practitioner
St. Bernard Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2013
Malcolm X College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy