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LORETTA ANDERSON

Arkadelphia,AR

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with 13+ years of experience providing respiratory care in adult and pediatric critical care settings. Experienced in mechanical ventilation, airway management, rapid clinical assessment, emergency response, and evidence-based respiratory care across Level I pediatric, community, and tertiary care hospitals. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new healthcare systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Holds the Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) specialty credential through the NBRC.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Adult & Pediatric Critical Care
07.2020 - Current

Baptist Health-El Dorado, AR

May 18, 2026-August 18-2026

Arkansas Children's Hospital

Multiple contracts | 2023-2026

Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital

2 contracts | 2025

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

Multiple contracts | 2020-2023

  • Adult and pediatric critical care experience in high-acuity hospital settings.
  • Extensive experience with mechanical ventilation and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary critical care teams to manage complex adult and pediatric patients in fast-paced ICU environments.
  • Adapted quickly to diverse hospital systems and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Participated in end-of-life care and donor-related processes while supporting patients, families, and healthcare teams during emotionally sensitive situations.

Respiratory Therapist

CHI St. Vincent
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Assessed and monitored critically ill patients requiring advanced respiratory support while collaborating closely with physicians and nursing staff.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and communicated patient status changes clearly with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Educated patients and families regarding respiratory therapies, treatment plans, and disease management.

Respiratory Therapist

Saline Memorial Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2017
  • Provided respiratory care in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
  • Performed pulmonary function testing, patient assessment, and respiratory interventions while maintaining accurate documentation and communication with the healthcare team.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory therapies, medications, and treatment plans.

Respiratory Therapist

National Park Medical Center
04.2013 - 05.2020
  • Responded to emergency respiratory situations and supported high-acuity patient care across acute care, emergency, and critical care settings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and effective patient care.

Education

Associate's Degree - Science & Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College
Kansas City, Missouri
09.2012

Skills

  • Critical Care Assessment
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Family Communication
  • Emergency Response & Rapid Assessment
  • EMR Documentation
  • Patient & Caregiver Education
  • High-Acuity Patient Care
  • Airway Management
  • Bronchoscopy & Tracheostomy Assistance
  • Clinical Decision Making
  • Protocol & Policy Compliance
  • Precepting & Staff Support
  • Adaptability Across Healthcare Systems

Affiliations

  • AARC Member
  • COPD Foundation COPD State Captain-Arkansas

Certification

  • RRT-ACCS
  • BLS | ACLS | PALS | NRP

Timeline

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Adult & Pediatric Critical Care
07.2020 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

CHI St. Vincent
03.2017 - 09.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Saline Memorial Hospital
11.2014 - 03.2017

Respiratory Therapist

National Park Medical Center
04.2013 - 05.2020

Associate's Degree - Science & Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College

State Licensure

Arkansas | Oklahoma | Illinois | Georgia | Mississippi 

LORETTA ANDERSON