Candace Wilke
Omro,Wisconsin
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 31 years of experience in acute care healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Mercy Hospital
08.1992 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Care
Mercy Medical Center
08.1996 - 06.2004
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Assessed clinical policies and procedures for compliance with changing regulations.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for Respiratory staff.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI1992
Skills
- Respiratory Conditions
- Physical Assessment
- Airway Management
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Arterial Punctures
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS - expires 2025
- NRP - expires 2025
- ACLS - expires 2025
- PALS - expires 2025
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Care
Mercy Medical Center
08.1996 - 06.2004
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Mercy Hospital
08.1992 - Current
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Marian University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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