Nicole Von Atzingen
Huntington Beach,Ca.
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with 14 years experience managing and treating various cardiopulmonary disorders of all age groups. Have BLS, ACLS and PALS. Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist with 13-year background in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in respiratory therapy, paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Enthusiastic respiratory therapist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport Respiratory Therapist
Viewpoint Ambulance
Anaheim , CA
01.2022 - Current
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
03.2011 - 05.2021
- 7200
- Work in ER, ICU and SICU with some pediatric experience
- Performs general floor therapy, including HHN, MDI, CPT, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, evaluation of patient records, cool mist set ups, apnea monitoring, EKGs, and interpretation of oxygen therapy
- CPAP, BiPAP therapy, setup, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Arterial blood gas and interpretation
- Performs ventilator management, maintenance and troubleshooting (Servo I), ETT placement, cuff maintenance, extubate and weaning protocols
- Experience with patient and family instruction and education of therapy modalities
- Aided with therapeutic bronchial washings, intubations and chest tube placement
- Performed tracheostomy, cuff maintenance, in-line, NT and oral suctioning, oral care
- Experience in therapist-driven protocols in relation to ER and physician interaction, responded to all codes requiring critical thinking skills
- Transport with ventilators, BVM, nasal cannula, non-rebreather, and Venti mask with oxygen to CT, MRI, ICU and OR.
- Offered friendly and efficient service clients, handled challenging situations with ease
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Gentle Care Transport Inc
Los Angeles, CA
07.2013 - 09.2014
- 8777
- Critical Care Transport to E.R, nursing home, dialysis, private residence
- Inner facility transport
- Familiar and comfortable with a wide variety of transport ventilators, such as transport Newport various series and LTVs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Willow
Prescott, AZ.
01.2008 - 08.2010
- Strong emphasis on Cardiovascular ICU
- Strong emphasis is on patient and family education on cardiopulmonary disease
- Experience with instruction and education of smoke cessation.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment
IRS Immediate Respiratory Staffers, 3615 N, Phoenix Memorial Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Hospital, 5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital General
Phoenix, AZ.
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Hospital 350 W Thomas Rd (602, 222 W Thomas Rd
- In St
- Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
- Pen now
- (602) 406-3000
- Experience with aggressive weaning of long-term ventilator dependent patients
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Drove operational improvements, which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Actively listened to patients requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Education
Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Long Technical College, N. Black
03.2008
High School Diploma -
Bradshaw Mountain Highschool
Prescott Valley, AZ06.2002
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Diagnostic tools
- Dosage calculation
- Professional bedside manner
- Spirometer reading
- Strong clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Training and Development
- Decision Making
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Transport Respiratory Therapist
Viewpoint Ambulance
01.2022 - Current
Gentle Care Transport Inc
07.2013 - 09.2014
Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center
03.2011 - 05.2021
Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Willow
01.2008 - 08.2010
IRS Immediate Respiratory Staffers, 3615 N, Phoenix Memorial Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Hospital, 5777 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital General
01.2007 - 09.2009
Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Long Technical College, N. Black
High School Diploma -
Bradshaw Mountain Highschool
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