ANGELA CHRISTENSEN
Aurora,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist offering five plus years of experience caring for, treating, and managing patients with pulmonary disorders seeks to advance her medical education and become a doctor of osteopathic medicine.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Hospital
Geneva, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Provide therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Develop care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine
08.2019 - Current
- Assist in the prevention, diagnosis, and therapeutic treatment of respiratory disorders
- Practice in dynamic environment alongside other Respiratory Therapists, physicians, and nursing staff
- Qualified to perform intubations, place arterial lines, and assess/treat critical patients
- Manage mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
Respiratory Care Intern
Froedtert South
Kenosha
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted Respiratory Therapists in aerosol treatments and intubation procedures on the general floors as well as the Intensive Unit
- Maintained consistent and reliable work during 8–12-hour shifts
- Assessed and monitored patient’s response to treatments, including vital signs.
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Theda Clark- Fox Valley Scribes
Neenah
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted physicians by taking efficient and accurate notes
- Maintained strong consistency during 12-hour shifts in high-intensity environments
- Transcribed physician’s orders accurately into the EMR system.
College Tutor
University of WI Oshkosh
Oshkosh
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Tutored students of different college levels in Mathematics including Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I
- Tutored students of different college levels in Human Physiology and Biomechanics
- Tutored groups of students as well as private 1:1 sessions.
Intern - Medical Scribe
Theda Clark- Fox Valley Scribes
Neenah
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Successfully completed training in medical terminology and human physiology
- Trained in Epic SmartTools
- Wrote weekly observations and reflections on patient care.
After-School Care Facilitator
Lighted School House
Oshkosh
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Tutored students ages 6-12 after school in literacy and math
- Taught and trained students of different backgrounds and grade levels and helped them achieve their educational goals
- Worked in a team dynamic with teachers and other tutors to ensure a safe learning environment and became CPR, AED, and Children’s First Aid certified.
Education
Master of Arts - Biomedical Sciences
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Healthcare Science, Spanish
University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI01.2017
Skills
- Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS)
- Seasoned in specialized airway management care such as tracheostomy, arterial line placement, intubation placement, ventilation management, and patient care protocols
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Trained patient and family advocacy skills including professional bedside manner and patient education
- Proficient in Epic, Sunrise, MyChart, MedSelect, and Microsoft Office Suite programs
Activities
Suturing Clinic, Midwestern University, 2024: One day event working with a current podiatry student and instructor on proper suturing technique.
DO student shadowing workshop, 2024: Day 1- Child Exam, Day 2- Diagnostic Imaging: Two day event working with current DO students and professors at CCOM on different clinical scenarios and identification of typical patient presentations and imaging results.
Division III Collegiate Women’s Soccer Player, University of WI - Oshkosh, WI, 2012-2016: Participated in regularly scheduled practices and games, Volunteered for many campus community outreach programs, Performed the national anthem at many sporting events.
Volunteer Experience
Racine Theatre Alumni, Racine, WI, 09/2018- Current: Assist in managing, setting-up, prepping, and fund-raising for charity events, Assist in community outreach and advertising, Assist in on-stage and off-stage handiwork.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension All Saints Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Respiratory Care Intern
Froedtert South
03.2018 - 10.2018
Emergency Department Medical Scribe
Theda Clark- Fox Valley Scribes
09.2015 - 03.2017
Intern - Medical Scribe
Theda Clark- Fox Valley Scribes
09.2015 - 12.2015
College Tutor
University of WI Oshkosh
02.2013 - 12.2016
After-School Care Facilitator
Lighted School House
01.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Biomedical Sciences
Midwestern University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Healthcare Science, Spanish
University of Wisconsin