Proficient Respiratory Therapist with two years of clinical experience in a NICU setting with a strong desire to give exceptional care to patients while growing in knowledge in skill.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
Centra Health
07.2022 - Current
Currently work at Virginia Baptist Hospital in a level III 16-bed NICU. The hospital is also equipped with a Labor and Delivery unit, Mother-Baby unit, Medical-Surgical unit, Acute Rehab Unit, Acute Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Adult Psychiatric Unit, and Geriatric Psychiatric Unit.
Manage ventilator support for critically ill patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, including mechanical ventilation, both conventional and high frequency, non- invasive ventilation, and nasal CPAP.
Administer oxygen and aerosol therapy, CPT, and oral/ nasal suctioning to patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Attended all high risk deliveries and C-sections.
Perform arterial and capillary punctures.
Collaborate closely with doctors and nurses to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Assisted in adult respiratory care on general floors when needed.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Centra Health
01.2022 - 07.2022
Assisted department operations by managing and rotating inventory and ensuring timely restocking of essential supplies.
Contributed to patient care by setting up, calibrating, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment.
Conducted tests such as EKGs.
Stable Assistant
Tag Farms
03.2020 - 01.2021
Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized stable environment for horse health and safety.
Feed and turnout of horses.
Clean stalls and replenish bedding daily.
Empty all water buckets daily, scrub and bleach weekly.
Check water levels in outdoor tanks daily, fill as necessary.
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
08.2017 - 12.2019
Trained new team members with a positive and respectful attitude for optimal learning.
Provided feedback to trainees on their progress, offering constructive criticism when necessary while celebrating achievements regularly.
Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Nursing Assistant
The Inn At Olentangy Trail
01.2016 - 01.2017
Answered patient call lights and alerted nurses to emergencies.
Helped patients carry out personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, and walking.
Collaborated with nurse to provide comprehensive patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2022
Skills
Airway Management
Arterial blood gas analysis
Respiratory equipment setup
Caring Bedside Manner
Medical record documentation
Team Collaboration
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist- National Board of Respiratory Care
Licensed Respiratory Therapist- Virginia Board of Medicine
ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certified through American Heart Association