Carlee Apfel
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Resource Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Expert in critical care and arterial line insertion; I excel in decision-making and team leadership. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining operations, I thrive in high-pressure environments while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Resource Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
03.2022 - Current
- Maintain standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical respiratory support as needed.
Respiratory Therapy Night Supervisor
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
08.2014 - 02.2022
- Supervised night staff to ensure compliance with medical protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities between nursing, support staff, and physicians overnight.
- Trained new employees on procedures, safety guidelines, and patient interaction techniques.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among staff to maintain a positive work environment overnight.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency within the department while controlling costs.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Organized daily shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario03-2020
Skills
- Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
- Proficient in arterial line insertion and maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Effective communication
- Patient care
Certification
- CA RCP
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CRT
- RRT
- ACCS
- NPS
Timeline
Clinical Resource Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Night Supervisor
Alaska Native Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College