Christina Brelage
Batesville,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong interpersonal skills. Passionate about learning and delivering exceptional care, I'm transitioning into health education and health promotion. I'm eager to gain experience in program development, community outreach, and health advocacy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Engineer
self-employed
Batesville, Indiana
05.2020 - 08.2025
- Scheduling, budgeting, and time management, organizing events.
- finding solutions to challenges, addressing unexpected situations.
- building relationships with organizations, mediating conflicts.
RRT
George's Pharmacy & DME
Batesville, IN
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create effective patient care plans. Educated patients on respiratory care and insurance prior authorization requirements. Trained new staff on respiratory care protocols to ensure adherence to best practices.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Margaret Mary Health
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Meditech, Epoc, Focus on Med Surg/OB
- Assess, treat, manage cardiopulmonary patients
- Bipap: Vision, Focus, Respironics, SVN’s, MDI’s, Vapotherm
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Community Heart and Vascular
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Epic EHR, Pyxis Medstation, iStat Handheld for AICU/Med Surg/PCU. Focus on mechanical ventilation, fast extubations for CABG patients. Educated patients and their families about their treatment plans and care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health-North
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Cerner EHR, Pyxis Medstation, iStat Handheld, Focus on AICU/NICU. Mechanical Ventilation management, HFJV management, Surfactant administration, Vapotherm, SVN’s, MDI’s, Acapella, CPT
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health-Riley Children’s Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2011
- Assisted with going live of Cerner EHR 2006-2007. Pyxis Medstation, iStat Handheld, Focus on PICU/NICU.
- Mechanical Ventilation management, HFJV management, CF patient treatment team, SVN’s, MDI’s, Acapella, CPT.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
Indiana University
IN05-2026
Associate of science - Respiratory Care
Ivy Tech State College
Lafayette, INSkills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Patient education
- Open and eager to learn
- Excellent customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Organization and time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Domestic Engineer
self-employed
05.2020 - 08.2025
RRT
George's Pharmacy & DME
05.2017 - 05.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Margaret Mary Health
05.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Community Heart and Vascular
08.2013 - 08.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health-North
06.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Respiratory Therapist
IU Health-Riley Children’s Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
Indiana University
Associate of science - Respiratory Care
Ivy Tech State College
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