Angelina Slashiewski
Brandon,FL
Summary
Dedicated, licensed, and credentialed Respiratory Therapist with experience delivering high-quality cardiopulmonary care in acute and critical care settings. Skilled in ventilator management, airway clearance, and patient education. Known for strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, Florida
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared and maintained respiratory equipment for patient use.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and therapy sessions accurately.
- Followed safety protocols for infection control in the clinical setting.
- Provided emergency care when required, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on the proper use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy, ventilators, and aerosol therapy.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high-risk situations, such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation, and took appropriate action.
- Monitored patient progress to determine the effectiveness of treatments, and made necessary adjustments.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Educated patients on proper use of inhalers and nebulizers.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08-2023
Skills
- Respiratory equipment
- Mechanical ventilators
- Oxygen therapy instruction
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care coordination
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Critical care management
- Tracheostomy care
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-NBRC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Lakeland Regional Health
12.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Hillsborough Community College