HEATHER SCHMIDT
PITTSBURGH,UNITED STATES
Summary
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist with nearly 20 years of extensive expertise in respiratory care, specializing in ICU, ER, and Step-Down units. Proven ability to educate and mentor new staff while leading the Professional Practice Committee to implement effective team-building exercises and activities. Exceptional skills in critical thinking, patient advocacy, and crisis management foster a supportive and engaging environment for patients and team members. A strong passion for mentoring and team cohesion which drives professional growth within the healthcare setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT
UPMC-East
02.2015 - Current
I provide expert respiratory and critical care to patients throughout the hospital. I head the Respiratory Department's Professional Practice Committee, providing team-building opportunities both in the hospital and externally. I also provide education and mentoring to new hires, students, and nursing.
RRT
Stat staffing (Select Specialty and AVS Crafton)
02.2014 - 02.2015
CRT TO RRT
UPMC-Shadyside
05.2006 - 04.2012
RRT
Children's Institute
01.2008 - 01.2009
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
WVNCC
Wheeling, WV05.2006
Skills
- Senior RRT
- Chairing the Respiratory departments Professional Practice Committee
- Mentoring new staff and students
- Organizing team-building activities
- Providing respiratory education to nursing staff
- Demonstrating problem-solving in high-pressure environments
- Critical respiratory care in ICU, ER, and Step-Down units
- Collaboration with nurses for optimal patient care
- Handling complex airway management for medically fragile individuals
- Interdisciplinary teamwork on a patients care plan in order to enhance a patients over all outcome
- Improving patient outcomes through diligent monitoring
- ACLS/BLS certified
Timeline
RRT
UPMC-East
02.2015 - Current
RRT
Stat staffing (Select Specialty and AVS Crafton)
02.2014 - 02.2015
RRT
Children's Institute
01.2008 - 01.2009
CRT TO RRT
UPMC-Shadyside
05.2006 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
WVNCC