Angela Dennison
Pahoa
Summary
Compassionate and experienced RRT with 14 years of clinical expertise, including NICU transport and inpatient care. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes, manage advanced PAP therapies, and lead with empathy and precision. Seeking to apply my skills in a remote setting to support chronic care and compliance-driven respiratory programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
registered ReSpiratoty therapist
North Hawaii Community Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations in an acute care setting.
- Initiating, monitoring and managing Hamilton Ventilators, Airvos, V60s and Bubble CPAPs in critical and non-critical care venues.
- Support high-acuity patients on advanced ventilation modes, including BiPap ST, AVAPS, and ASV.
- Attending to all high-risk pregnancies. If needed stabilizing baby for Kapiolani flight crew.
- Floating to dayshift and performing outpatient procedures such as Holter monitors.
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Advocate Sherman Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Primarily dealing with critical patients of all ages, from preemies to elderly patients in the ICU and NICU.
- Operating Aveo, Hamilton C1 & C3, Servo I, Servo U, Airvo, Vapotherm, Opti flow, SiPaP’s and Bipaps, Resmed, Remstar, Dreamstation in critical and non-critical care venues.
- Providing and coordinating comprehensive respiratory care with the hospitalist and RN.
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Wilcox Medical Center
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Primary Respiratory Therapist on nights working alone for the entire hospital.
- Attended to all codes, rapid responses and high-risk deliveries.
- Collaborated with the hospitalist to determine corrective measures in the ICU by using ABG’s and diagnostics.
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Banner Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Performed duties in the ICU such as determining settings for ventilators as per ABG results and protocols.
- Set up and programmed EPOC for COVID patients in need of additional oxygen requirements.
- Attended to deliveries while managing infants on Ventilators, Jet Ventilators and Ram Cannulas.
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Queens Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed and performed hospital protocols in COVID units.
- Set up, operated and monitored Ventilators, Hi-flow Nasal Cannulas, aerosol generators, Bi-paps and CPAPS.
- Checked and recorded patients’ vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry charges and consulted attending physicians if adverse reactions occurred.
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Queens Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Treated patients in accordance with protocols and under the tutelage of Physicians made therapeutic decisions on ventilators and NPPV.
- Provided aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided trach care and assessed their need for any changes that may be required.
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hilo Medical Center
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Responsible for independently administering respiratory tests and treatment to patients with respiratory diseases and disorders including cases involving critically ill, pediatric, adult and neonatal patients.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Tended to long-term facility patients who were ventilator dependent.
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
High Point Regional
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided quality Respiratory Care according to departmental policy for the following patient groups: Neonatal/Pediatric/Adolescent or Adult/Geriatric.
- Performed approved procedures and monitoring of equipment to promote a positive outcome.
- Attended Rapid Responses and Code Blues in a timely manner.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
NICU Transport Respiratory Therapist
Javon Bea Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Care for Level III NICU patients including attending deliveries and transporting patients from outlying hospitals and managing their respiratory support.
- Provided quality care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies in a compassionate patient- and family- centered environment.
- Utilized various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as RAM Cannulas, BCPAP's, ventilators, oscillators and nitric.
- Performed arterial, venous and capillary gases.
- Managed the setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing of respiratory equipment.
- Educated patients and family members and provided information about at home care.
- Oriented and mentored new staff members.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Swedish American
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided care at both the Belvidere ER and the main campus.
- Managed and operated devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Determined requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Inspected, cleaned, tested and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST
BELOIT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Processed workers compensation paperwork while working with FMLA policies and procedures.
- Gained experience with processing insurance claims.
- Verified insurance benefits, eligibility, and authorization.
- Servicing Customers with the correct information in filing for FMLA.
Education
Bachelors - Healthcare Management
Ottawa University
04.2019
Associates In Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Rock Valley College
05.2014
High School Diploma -
Hononegah High School
01.2003
Skills
- Certified respiratory therapist (RRT)
- NICU transport specialist
- ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPR, BLS certifications
- Google technical support fundamentals certification
- Advanced PAP therapy techniques
- PAP device supply coordination
- Patient education and coaching
- EMR documentation and order entry
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient accounts management
- Windows applications proficiency
- Insurance processing expertise
- Patient compliance strategies
- Collaborative clinical oversight
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT
- Certified Patient Accounts Representative
- NICU Transport Certified
- ACLS Certified
- NRP Certified
- PALS Certified
- CPR Certified
- BLS Certified
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [HI, NC, IL, CO license]
- Insurance & Benefit Processing
- Google Technical Support Fundamentals Certificate
- Windows based application proficiency
Affiliations
- Bodybuilding: Adonis Classic First Place Figure and Bikini
Timeline
registered ReSpiratoty therapist
North Hawaii Community Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Advocate Sherman Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Wilcox Medical Center
04.2022 - 11.2022
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Banner Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Traveling registered ReSpiratoty therapist
Queens Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Queens Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hilo Medical Center
04.2020 - 03.2021
Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist
High Point Regional
07.2019 - 04.2020
NICU Transport Respiratory Therapist
Javon Bea Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Swedish American
01.2015 - 01.2016
REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST
BELOIT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelors - Healthcare Management
Ottawa University
Associates In Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Hononegah High School
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