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Heather Albano

Seekonk,MA

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with 25 years experience, in neonatal and adult critical care. Skilled in providing patient assessment, emergency response, ventilation and airway management. Preceptor and a mentor to new staff, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical skills. Strong focus on team collaboration adapting to changing needs. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Women and Infants Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2009 - Current
  • Part of Neonatal Delivery Team, Adult Rapid Response and Code Teams
  • 80 Bed Level 3 Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
  • Precepts new employees and students.
  • Works effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Manages and operates mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management, adjusting ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gases

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
03.2000 - 10.2007
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management in 20 bed Intensive Care Unit.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations Level 2 trauma unit.
  • Streamlined patient treatment plans by collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Mentor for clinical staff regarding best practices in respiratory therapy interventions and equipment usage.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Respiratory Care

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2000

Skills

  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Transport Team
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Delivery Team
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • High Frequency Ventilation
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation
  • Inhaled Nitric Oxide
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Tracheostomy Care and Education

Certification

  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner – Rhode Island
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Women and Infants Hospital
01.2009 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Stamford Hospital
03.2000 - 10.2007

Master of Arts - Education

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Respiratory Care

Quinnipiac University

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