Arrington Hicks
Neptune,NJ
Summary
Effective Respiratory Therapist who adapts easily to changing environments and demands. Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 7-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in ACLS paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Paul Popovitch
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
- Provided patient care, assessment, vent management, and evaluation in adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units.
- Initiated and monitored non-invasive positive pressure ventilation on various patients.
- Initiated and monitored mechanical ventilation on various patients.
- Provided oxygen, nitric oxide, and heliox to various patients.
- Administered bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and mucolytics on various patients.
- Performed in adult, pediatric, and neonatal resuscitation.
- Monitored patients' physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Patient Care Associate
Gary Buckalew
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Working in critical care setting.
- Performed vital signs.
- Performed blood glucose monitoring.
- Performed phlebotomy.
- Performed electrocardiogram.
- Assisted patients with bathing and hygiene.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
Patient Care Associate
Joann Watson
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Worked in a telemetry care setting.
- Performed vital signs.
- Performed blood glucose monitoring.
- Performed phlebotomy.
- Performed electrocardiogram.
- Assisted patients with bathing and hygiene.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
Patient Transportation
Valerie Blackmon
12.2009 - 10.2011
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Transported blood/specimens to and from the laboratory department.
- Transported patients from different departments to the morgue.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Brookdale Community College
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Excellent communication skills
- Quick learner
- Well organized
- Computer proficient
- Good time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Paul Popovitch
11.2015 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Gary Buckalew
05.2014 - 11.2015
Patient Care Associate
Joann Watson
10.2011 - 05.2014
Patient Transportation
Valerie Blackmon
12.2009 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Brookdale Community College