Jennifer Andrade-Ward
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
I have 34 years of experience in all areas of inpatient acute care across all age groups, including neonates. Extensive NICU expertise with involvement in c-sections and high-risk deliveries. My experience spans four level-1 trauma centers, small community hospitals, and critical access facilities. I've exhibited strong leadership skills as charge therapist and clinical educator. I earned the ACCS and NPS credentials in 2025 showing a strong commitment to continuing education. I believe that patient education is key in successful patient outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist, Level 5
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and Four Corners
05.2024 - Current
- ER, ICU, L&D for c-sections and high risk deliveries.
- Freestanding ER: utilizes protocols to assess and treat patients alongside physicians and nurses
- Equipment used: Hamilton C1, C6, G5, Airvo, Vapotherm, V60
Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
04.2023 - 05.2024
- NICU
- Equipment used: Bunnell Jet, Servo i, Servo N, Sensormedics 3100A
Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
05.2022 - 07.2023
- ER, ICU, L&D c-sections and high risk deliveries
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
10.2021 - 04.2022
- ER, ICU, L&D c-sections and high risk deliveries
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Allied
10.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Level 1 trauma center
- Neuro ICU, PICU, pediatric transport
Travel Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cox Health Monett Hospital
Monett, MO
12.2020 - 03.2021
- 25-bed critical access hospital
Travel Respiratory Therapist
TotalMed Staffing
12.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
06.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Skyline Med Staff
06.2020 - 09.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Newton Medical Center
Newton, KS
04.2020 - 06.2020
Online English Teacher
Independent contractor
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fisherman's Hospital
Marathon, FL
06.2015 - 10.2017
- 25-bed critical access hospital
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lower Keys Medical Center
Key West, FL
12.2009 - 10.2017
- Educated patients on respiratory disease processes and treatment options.
- Performed endotracheal intubation for adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
- Inserted arterial lines
- Trained nurses on respiratory disease management and equipment use.
- Assessed patients utilizing therapist driven protocols to determine intervention needs.
- Attended all Cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, stabilizing infants post-delivery.
- Managed ventilator settings for optimal patient outcomes.
- Member of trauma and cardiac arrest team.
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner and Clinical Educator
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Level 1 trauma center
- NICU, PICU RRT
- Charge person
- Focused on patient care in trauma and critical care settings.
- Conducted ventilator management classes for new ICU nurses and surgical residents.
- Scheduling for 45-person department
- New employee orientation.
- Served as clinical instructor for Respiratory Therapy students.
- Taught annual classes for nursing staff on respiratory equipment use.
- Transported patients to hyperbaric chamber, facilitating critical treatments.
- Utilized heliox
Respiratory Care Practitioner and Clinical Instructor
Methodist Hospital
St Louis Park, Minnesota
03.2004 - 04.2005
- ER, ICU, special care nursery.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
On Assignment Supplemental Staffing Service
St Paul, Minnesota
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Supplemental staffing Twin Cities area hospitals.
Clinical Account Manager
Advanced Respiratory
St Paul, Minnesota
01.2002 - 01.2004
Registered Respiratory Therapist/NICU primary therapist and Clinical Instructor
Children's Hospital of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.1998 - 01.2001
- NICU primary therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Instructor
St John's Mercy Medical Center
St Louis, Missouri
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Level 1 trauma center
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Luke's Hospital
Chesterfield, Missouri
01.1995 - 01.1998
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Level 1 trauma center
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Fairview University Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2002
- NICU
- High risk deliveries and c-sections
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Unity Hospital
Fridley, Minnesota
01.2001
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Webster University
St Louis, Missouri05-1997
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
St Louis Community College At Forest Park
St Louis, Missouri05-1994
High School -
Windsor High School
Imperial, Missouri06-1988
Music Education
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Neonatal intensive care
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Clinical education
- Critical thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intubation
- Blood gas analysis
- Medication administration
- Respiratory care protocols
- Relationship building
Certification
• RRT-NPS Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist, NBRC, 2025
• RRT-ACCS Adult Critical Care Specialist, NBRC, 2025
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC, 1994
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of California, November 2025-present
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, State of Florida, 2009-present
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Minnesota, inactive
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Iowa, inactive
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Missouri, inactive
• Respiratory Therapist, State of New York, inactive
• BLS - Basic Life Support, 12/31/27
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 03/31/26
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 02/28/26
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 10/31/26
• RRT-ACCS Adult Critical Care Specialist, NBRC, 2025
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC, 1994
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of California, November 2025-present
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, State of Florida, 2009-present
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Minnesota, inactive
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Iowa, inactive
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of Missouri, inactive
• Respiratory Therapist, State of New York, inactive
• BLS - Basic Life Support, 12/31/27
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 03/31/26
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 02/28/26
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 10/31/26
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist, Level 5
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and Four Corners
05.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
04.2023 - 05.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
05.2022 - 07.2023
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice
10.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Allied
10.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Upstate University Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Cox Health Monett Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
TotalMed Staffing
12.2020 - 03.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
06.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Skyline Med Staff
06.2020 - 09.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Newton Medical Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
Online English Teacher
Independent contractor
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fisherman's Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lower Keys Medical Center
12.2009 - 10.2017
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner and Clinical Educator
Hennepin County Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
Respiratory Care Practitioner and Clinical Instructor
Methodist Hospital
03.2004 - 04.2005
Clinical Account Manager
Advanced Respiratory
01.2002 - 01.2004
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Fairview University Hospital
01.2002
Respiratory Care Practitioner
On Assignment Supplemental Staffing Service
01.2001 - 01.2005
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Unity Hospital
01.2001
Registered Respiratory Therapist/NICU primary therapist and Clinical Instructor
Children's Hospital of Minnesota
01.1998 - 01.2001
Registered Respiratory Therapist and Clinical Instructor
St John's Mercy Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Luke's Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1998
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Webster University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
St Louis Community College At Forest Park
High School -
Windsor High School
Music Education
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville