ARRINGTON HICKS
Ocean,NJ
Summary
Experienced and dependable Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 10 years of acute-care experience in adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care settings. Demonstrated leadership as Lead RT, including staff orientation, policy and procedure implementation, and clinical supervision. Recognized for professional bedside manner, strong communication skills, and ability to guide teams through evolving technology and updated respiratory care practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist / Lead RT (Periodic)
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
- - Provide patient care, assessment, and evaluation in adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units
- - Serve as Lead Respiratory Therapist on assigned shifts, assisting with staff coordination, workflow management, and clinical decision-making
- - Orient and precept all new respiratory therapy hires, ensuring competency, compliance, and smooth integration into unit operations
- - Assist leadership with implementation of new respiratory care policies and procedures
- - Collaborate in reviewing and updating outdated policies and procedures, incorporating new respiratory technology and evidence-based practice
- - Educate staff on new equipment, ventilation modes, and updated workflows
- - Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
- - Administer oxygen therapy, nitric oxide, heliox, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and mucolytics
- - Obtain and evaluate arterial blood gases
- - Participate in adult, pediatric, and neonatal resuscitations and emergency responses
Patient Care Associate
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
- - Worked in a critical care setting providing direct patient care
- - Performed vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and EKGs
- - Assisted patients with bathing, hygiene, and mobility
Patient Care Associate
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
10.2011 - 05.2014
- - Worked in a telemetry care setting
- - Performed vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, and EKGs
- - Assisted patients with bathing, hygiene, and transport
Patient Transporter
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
12.2009 - 10.2011
- - Transported patients to and from departments
- - Transported blood and specimens to and from the laboratory
- - Transported patients to the morgue per hospital protocol
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy Leadership & Supervision
- New Hire Orientation & Precepting
- Policy & Procedure Implementation
- Updating Legacy Policies with New Technology
- Adult, Pediatric & Neonatal Critical Care
- Mechanical & Non-Invasive Ventilation
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist / Lead RT (Periodic)
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
Patient Care Associate
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
10.2011 - 05.2014
Patient Transporter
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
12.2009 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Brookdale Community College