Heather Ridlehoover
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Passionate former respiratory therapist seeking a fulfilling career change focused on working with children and making a meaningful impact. Transitioning skills and expertise into a role aligned with a desire to contribute to a greater purpose. Excited about applying compassionate nature and strong communication skills in a professional setting that values dedication and compassion towards helping others. Seeking a rewarding position to utilize healthcare background to positively impact the lives of children in need.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Advisor (RA)
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
Spartanburg, SC
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene routines, and homework supervision
- Addressed conflicts or behavioral issues among children using effective communication techniques
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and progress of each child under care
- Ensured safety of the children by implementing appropriate security measures within the residence
Respiratory Therapist
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Spartanburg, SC
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Adult RRT
- ICU and floor therapy
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospitals
Louisville, KY
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Be responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
Coppell, TX
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Staffing agency- Respiratory Therapist- Travel
Respiratory Therapist
Home of the Innocents
Louisville, KY
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Longterm care for kids birth to 21
- Vent management
- Nebs/MDI treatments
- Trach care and management
- Pulmonary hygiene
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant
Tucker, GA
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Staffing agency
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Veterans Hospital Medical Center
White River Junction, VT
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Night therapist
- ICU, ED, Floors
- ABG's, CPT, Nebs, high-flow oxygen therapy, Bipap/Cpap/ vent management, methane/flutter, CPT, trach care
Respiratory Therapist 2
Novant Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered therapeutic assistance throughout night shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in ICU, ED, and floor settings.
- Managed high-flow oxygen therapy and BiPAP/CPAP/vent systems efficiently.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ayahealthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Staffing agency
- 3 assignments at Caldwell hospital in Lenoir NC
Registered Respiratory Therapist
SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Plymouth, NH
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Inpatient care for a critical access hospital
- On call
- EKG's, placed/ instructed external heart monitors
- Vent management, Bipap/Cpap management
- Inhalation therapy, CPT, flutter valves
- ABG draws/ analysis
- Only therapist on evening shift
Registered Respiratory Therapist
SETON NEW GRAD PROGRAM
Austin, TX
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Rotating between the following hospitals:
- 1. University Medical Center Brackenridge- Austin, TX
- 2. Seton Medical Center Austin- Austin,TX
- 3. Seton Williamson Medical Center Round Rock, TX
- 4. Seton Medical Center Hays- Kyle, TX
LNA / Licensed Nurse Assistant
Wheelock Terrace Assisted living
Hanover, NH
09.2008 - 02.2014
- Provide compassionate care to residents requiring range of personal assistance within assisted living facility. Work closely with Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
LNA/ License Nurse's Aide
PEMI BAKER HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
Plymouth, NH
11.2006 - 06.2008
- Assisted clients with Activities of daily living, hospice care, and took care of light housekeeping.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Claremont, NH05.2013
Associate of Science - Human Service and General Studies
NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Concord, NH12.2007
Timeline
Resident Advisor (RA)
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
09.2024 - 02.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
07.2023 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospitals
09.2022 - 03.2023
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
06.2021 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Home of the Innocents
09.2020 - 05.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Soliant
04.2020 - 08.2020
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Veterans Hospital Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
Respiratory Therapist 2
Novant Healthcare
06.2017 - 03.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ayahealthcare
10.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
SETON NEW GRAD PROGRAM
10.2014 - 06.2015
LNA / Licensed Nurse Assistant
Wheelock Terrace Assisted living
09.2008 - 02.2014
LNA/ License Nurse's Aide
PEMI BAKER HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
11.2006 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science - Human Service and General Studies
NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE