Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Heather Abbott

Lyman,SC

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 5 years in critical care, specializing in adult patients within Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units. Managed complex conditions including COPD, asthma, and congestive heart failure. Provided education to patients and caregivers on respiratory equipment safety and usage.

Overview

1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Spartanburg Regional
Spartanburg, South Carolina
10.2025 - Current
  • Assessed patient respiratory status in acute and critical care units to inform treatment decisions.
  • Initiated and monitored positive pressure ventilation to support patient respiratory needs.
  • Manage ventilators and adjusted settings for critical care patients.
  • Obtained arterial blood gas samples, analyzed results, and collaborated with physician care teams to optimize patient care.

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Spartanburg Regional
Spartanburg, SC
08.2022 - 05.2025

Respiratory Therapy Student

Spartanburg Regional
Spartanburg, South Carolina
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Monitored vital signs and oxygen saturation during patient care.
  • Prepared nebulizers, oxygen setups, and respiratory treatment equipment.
  • Assisted respiratory therapists with patient care in Spartanburg Regional hospital units.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Newberry College
Newberry, SC
08.2025 - 08.2026

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC
07.2019 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Organized
  • Compassionate

Certification

  • Respiratory Care Practitioners
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, & NRPS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Spartanburg Regional
10.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Newberry College
08.2025 - 08.2026

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Spartanburg Regional
08.2022 - 05.2025

Respiratory Therapy Student

Spartanburg Regional
01.2021 - 08.2022

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Spartanburg Community College
07.2019 - 07.2022
Heather Abbott