Angela Shockley
Greeley,CO
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist ready to take on challenges in a position using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help the business succeed. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented.
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in respiratory care. Demonstrates strong ability to work collaboratively within medical teams, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments. Adaptable and reliable in responding to evolving healthcare needs and challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
Greeley, CO
04.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' respiratory status, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Vibra Specialty Hospital
Denver, CO
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Directed respiratory therapy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
- Mentored and trained staff in advanced therapeutic techniques and equipment usage.
- Developed strategic plans for department growth aligned with hospital objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment protocols and outcomes.
- Conducted performance assessments, providing guidance to enhance team skills and effectiveness.
- Evaluated new technologies and therapies for integration into clinical practice to improve service delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex respiratory needs.
Regional Healthcare Manager
Lincare
Texas, Colorado. New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming And NV
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections on over 40 facilities, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Set up and maintained home ventilators, bipaps and cpaps.
- Performed mask fittings and adjustments of headgear.
- Worked closely with patients to help achieve compliance with their equipment usage.
- Led operational teams to enhance patient care delivery and improve service efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Care Hospital
Johnstown , CO
10.2017 - 10.2021
- Emergency care Mechanical ventilation support Critical thinking
- Met patients' individualized needs, assessing for appropriate treatment type and frequency
- Read physician orders to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, method and duration
- Set up, monitored and adjusted mechanical ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Improved patient compliance by thoroughly explaining treatments and answering questions
- Team approach with local DME's in setting up, performing qualifying studies and providing appropriate home medical equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Professionals/Lincare
Various, CO
09.2005 - 11.2020
- Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Traveled throughout Colorado providing Respiratory Therapy in various NICU, PICU, ICU and Emergency rooms in multiple hospitals.
- Performed all Respiratory Therapy treatment modalities as required of me.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
Education
Certified Respiratory Therapy Certificate - Respiratory Therapy
Hannibal Area Wide Vocational Technical School
Hannibal, MO05-1990
Skills
- BIPAP and CPAP setup and managment
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diagnostic Tools
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Instruction
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Vibra Specialty Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2025
Regional Healthcare Manager
Lincare
10.2021 - 02.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Care Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Professionals/Lincare
09.2005 - 11.2020
Certified Respiratory Therapy Certificate - Respiratory Therapy
Hannibal Area Wide Vocational Technical School