Angela Cihocki
Boonville,NY
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 17 years of experience. Highly skilled in patient assessments, and management for respiratory patients. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Lewis County General Hospital
Lowville, NY
07.2006 - 10.2006
- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced life support techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by assessing changes in patient symptoms and vital signs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Preform Pulmonary Function Test, EKG and EEGs.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MVHS
Utica, NY
11.2006 - Current
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including airway maintenance, setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders/ protocols.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest for all ages.
- Attend high risk delivered/ c-sections and provide the needed care in a level two nursery. Assisting with intubation, setting up vapotherm, bubble CPAP or oxygen therapy.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assisted physicians with intubations of all ages and adult bronchoscopies.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning/ or trouble shoot equipment before use on patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Provided instruction on proper use of home medical equipment including oxygen therapy delivery systems, CPAP and BiPAP devices, tracheostomy care and suctioning.
Lead Tech Respiratory Therapist
MVHS
Utica, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Assign fair rotations of staff's daily assignments.
- Asses staffing workflows and shift coverage due to call ins, increase or decrease in workload and implement proper staffing levels based on the daily need.
- Provided guidance, support and a resource for team of 12-13 individuals and their assignment, or equipment needs.
- Assist in resolving conflicts that arise.
- Collaborated with director and/or manager to develop strategies for achieving best patient/ staff flow outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, ID08-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY06-2006
High School Diploma -
Adirondack Central School
Boonville, NY06-2003
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Clinical Leadership
Certification
- New York State Registered Respiratory Therapist valid through 2/28/27
- NBRC valid through 11/30/26
- BLS valid through February 2026
- ACLS valid through March 2025
- PALS valid through April 2025
Timeline
Lead Tech Respiratory Therapist
MVHS
09.2012 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MVHS
11.2006 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Lewis County General Hospital
07.2006 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mohawk Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Adirondack Central School
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