Angela Knight
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Motivated professional seeking a position in a dynamic and supportive work environment that offers growth opportunities. Committed to contributing skills and expertise to drive success and achieve personal and professional advancement. Eager to leverage a strong work ethic, adaptability, and passion for continuous learning to make a valuable impact within the organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
AdaptHealth
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated timely weaning from mechanical ventilation by closely monitoring vital signs, blood gas results, and overall readiness for extubation.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing complex respiratory conditions through thorough assessment and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes in high-stress situations, such as acute respiratory distress or cardiopulmonary arrest, by providing quick and effective interventions.
- Elevated patient satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and delivering exceptional bedside manner.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Provides treatment, evaluation, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorder or cardiovascular problems in LTAC
- Perform EKG's, ABG's, assisted with Code Blue, and Rapid Response
- Educated and instructed use of a incentive spirometer, meter dose inhaler with spacer, smoking cession
Certified Respiratory Therapist
360 Healthcare Staffing
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Provides treatment, evaluation, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorder or cardiovascular problems, COVID-19 in Critical Care Unit
- Perform ABG's, assisted with Code Blue, and rapid responses
Certified License Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Health System(Westbank Campus)
07.2014 - 01.2021
- Provides treatment, evaluation, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorder or cardiovascular problems in ER, Critical Care Unit, Pediatrics, Neonatal
- Perform EKG's, ABG's, assisted with Code Blue, and Rapid Response
- Educated and instructed use of a incentive spirometer, meter dose inhaler with spacer, smoking cession
Respiratory Therapist
North Oaks Medical Hospital
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Provides treatment, evaluation, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorder or cardiovascular problems in ER, Critical Care Unit, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation
- Perform EKG's, ABG's, Venous sticks, assisted with Code Blue, and Rapid Response
- Educated and instructed use of a incentive spirometer, meter dose inhaler with spacer, smoking cession
Respiratory Therapist
West Jefferson Medical Center
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Provides treatment, evaluation, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorder or cardiovascular problems and perform ABG's, assisted with Code Blue, and Rapid Response
- Educated and instructed use of a incentive spirometer, meter dose inhaler with spacer, smoking cession
Respiratory Therapist
Chateau Terrebonne
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Provides treatment, evaluation, and monitoring patients with respiratory disorder or cardiovascular problems with trachs and or on ventilator, Code Blue, and Rapid Response
Unit Clerk
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Prepares and compiles records in nursing unit
- Keeps files on unit
- Requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff
- Answer phones provides information and relays messages to patients and medical staff
Admission Clerk
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Interviews incoming patient
- Schedule charges and payment of accounts
- Explain hospital regulation
Nurse Assistant
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assistant with patient daily living activities
- Document all procedures in patient charts
Nurse Assistant
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Assistant with patient daily living activities
- Document all procedures in patients chart
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Applied Science /Respiratory Care
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAAssociates of Applied Sciences - Polysomngraphic Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA01.2014
Skills
- Critical care experience
- ICU Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Medication Administratio
- Customer Service Experience
- Acute care
- Respiratory Therapy
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Emergency medical care
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection control techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Multitasking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality improvement
Certification
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist, 04/01/10, 12/31/23
- CPR
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
AdaptHealth
08.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical
07.2021 - 09.2023
Certified Respiratory Therapist
360 Healthcare Staffing
02.2021 - 07.2021
Certified License Respiratory Therapist
Ochsner Health System(Westbank Campus)
07.2014 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist
North Oaks Medical Hospital
10.2011 - 06.2014
Respiratory Therapist
West Jefferson Medical Center
03.2010 - 06.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Chateau Terrebonne
03.2010 - 03.2011
Unit Clerk
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
Admission Clerk
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Nurse Assistant
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Nurse Assistant
LSUHSC-Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
Associates of Applied Science - Applied Science /Respiratory Care
Delgado Community College
Associates of Applied Sciences - Polysomngraphic Technology
Delgado Community College