Diana Bischof-Ali
Wellington,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional with 13 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and current Registered Nurse. Demonstrates composure and efficiency in high-pressure situations. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute effective patient care plans. Recognized for strong communication skills and a deep understanding of respiratory and nursing care principles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and provided compassionate support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee Groves, Florida
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted in administering respiratory therapies to patients under supervision.
- Prepared and maintained respiratory equipment for use in patient care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress and therapy responses in electronic health records.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, Florida
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Documented patient progress and therapy responses in electronic health records.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Healthcare System- South Broward Community Health
Pembroke Pines, Florida
04.2011 - 10.2017
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations
West Palm Beach, FL05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL05-2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL12-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Patient care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Respiratory therapy techniques
- Emergency response
- Life-sustaining machines
- Tracheostomy care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Blood transfusion procedures
Certification
● Registered Nurse (RN) – License #RN9665150
● Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – License #RT11693
● Adult Critical Care Specialist – NBRC Certified
● Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
● Certified Pulmonary Disease Educator
● ONS/ONCC- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certified
● ONS/ONCC- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Palms West Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Palms West Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary's Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Healthcare System- South Broward Community Health
04.2011 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Academy For Nursing And Health Occupations
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida National University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida National University
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