Joseph Bickle
Haines City
Summary
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and keen desire to learn and excel in respiratory therapy. Brings understanding of importance of patient assessment and effective treatment techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in respiratory care and patient interaction in Certified Respiratory Therapist role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist NICU & PICU
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments in NICU and PICU patients, including ABG analysis, transcutaneous monitoring, and ventilator adjustments to optimize oxygenation and ventilation.
- Manage and troubleshoot conventional, high-frequency, and non-invasive ventilation, CPAP, surfactant therapy, and advanced oxygen delivery systems for premature and critically ill infants.
- Respond to high-risk deliveries and neonatal emergencies, providing airway management, resuscitation support, and rapid stabilization of acute respiratory compromise.
- Collaborate daily with neonatologists, intensivists, and nursing staff to implement individualized respiratory care plans while educating and updating families on treatment progress.
Certified Respiratory Therapist Trauma ICU
Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital
Dubois, PA
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Deliver high-level ventilatory management for critically injured trauma ICU patients, integrating ABG interpretation, waveform analysis, and hemodynamic data to optimize oxygenation and ventilation strategies.
- Provide expert airway support during rapid sequence intubations and emergent respiratory failure, ensuring precise ventilator initiation, advanced airway stabilization, and continuous monitoring of respiratory mechanics.
- Implement complex critical care modalities including lung-protective ventilation for ARDS, prone therapy coordination, inhaled nitric oxide administration, and structured ventilator liberation protocols.
- Function as a key clinical resource during trauma resuscitations, codes, and invasive bedside procedures, applying advanced critical care judgment to support cardiopulmonary stability in high-acuity environments.
Direct Care Worker
Aveana Healthcare
Dubois, PA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges, including obtaining vital signs, orienting patients to the unit, and preparing rooms to ensure smooth transitions.
- Accurately documented daily patient care activities such as vital signs, intake/output, and mobility in electronic health records, supporting continuity of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, repositioning, and toileting, while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Supported safe patient handling and transport, using lift equipment and mobility aids to assist with transfers and prevent injury.
Education
Associate in Specialized Technology Degree - Respiratory Therapy
YTI Career Institute
Altoona, PA08.2024
Skills
- Experienced NICU & PICU Respiratory Therapist – Over 2,000 hours in a Level III NICU supporting critically ill neonates and pediatrics Skilled in all neonatal ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and advanced respiratory support technologies
- Technical Expertise & Clinical Precision – Proficient in conventional, high-frequency, and non-invasive ventilation; adept at troubleshooting and optimizing respiratory equipment for neonates and pediatric patients
- Collaborative Care Approach – Integral member of multidisciplinary NICU and pediatric teams, ensuring seamless communication and coordinated, family-centered care
- Calm, Adaptable, and Compassionate – Demonstrates composure in high-acuity situations, applying strong clinical judgment to support fragile patients through rapidly evolving conditions
- Commitment to Excellence – Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth, advancing respiratory best practices and optimizing patient outcomes in neonatal and pediatric care
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist NICU & PICU
Tampa General Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist Trauma ICU
Penn Highlands Dubois Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2025
Direct Care Worker
Aveana Healthcare
05.2023 - 06.2024
Associate in Specialized Technology Degree - Respiratory Therapy
YTI Career Institute