Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients
Serves as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately utilizing computerized documentation systems
Instructs and educates patients and families
Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
ICU Registered Nurse
Bethesda Health Hospital East
07.2019 - 12.2020
Set up and monitored life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducers, pressure lines, oxygen delivery devices, mechanical ventilators, and pulse oximeter
Evaluated patient's assessment record and lab data results to determine whether emergency intervention was necessary
Provided patient care and performed assessments and interventions at a 20-bed ICU unit and post-surgical patients
Assessed patients' conditions, notified physicians of clinical changes, and prepared and implemented patient care plans
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Monitored vital signs, ventilation adequacy, and consciousness and pain levels
Administered medications determined by the patient's condition (IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
Communicated the patient's condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner
Analyzed which patient can be transferred out to either stepdown or the floor
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2019
Monitor patient and evaluate specific symptoms and difficulties
Consult with physician and other medical staff regarding any possible changes in the treatment plans of the patients
Administer prescribed aerosol and oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry for needed oxygen titration
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment
Performs various duties for setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment
Responds to emergency team calls
Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Pulmonary Technician
Dr. Nevine Carp – South Florida Pulmonary
09.2015 - 11.2019
Administers pulmonary function testing, including spirometry and flow volume loops with and without a bronchodilator
Administers six-minute walk test, Oximetry pulse studies, 02 therapy, and Nebulizer treatment
Educates patients regarding pulmonary medications and the use of oxygen
Maintains pulmonary function equipment and associated supplies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda Health Hospital East
06.2015 - 06.2019
Monitor patient and evaluated specific symptoms and difficulties
Consult with physician and other medical staff regarding any possible changes in the treatment plans of the patients
Administer prescribed aerosol and oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry for needed oxygen titration
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment
Performs various duties for setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment
Responds to emergency team calls
Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Tests, including; Cardiac Stress Testing and 24 Hour Holter Monitoring as needed
Perform Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) and Arterial blood sampling for clinical research participants
EKG Tech
Bethesda Hospital -East
01.2014 - 05.2015
Notify physicians of Stat EKGs to be read
Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Central Medical Group, P.A
04.2004 - 12.2013
Managed all regulatory activities for assigned projects
Maintaining and tracking study budget on study manager clinical trial database
Screened and enrolled patients from Sponsor's referral system
Conducted interviews with research subjects and administered various research procedures
Updated medical records, maintained information on the protocol and case reports for each trial, developed flow sheets, and identified subject eligibility
Performed QA/QC procedures, worksheets, and study materials, collected data, and ordered supplies
Prepared consent amendments and processed specimens
Ready sponsor files for FDA compliance and GCP guidelines
Collaborated with sponsors/CROs to create IRB submissions, revisions, and consent material
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Miami Dade College
12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
05.2015
Skills
Medidata Rave
Patient Safety
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Lab Specimens and Collections
Study Coordination
Schedule Coordination
Participant Recruitment
Creative Thinking
Patient Safety
ICH & GCP Guideline
Accomplishments
Phase 1/1b Safety Study of Prgn-3006 Ultracar-T in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory CD33-Positive Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Higher Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes” Ash 11/2022: https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2022-169142
Additional Information
State of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (expires 5/31/2025)
State of Florida license as a Registered Nurse (RN) (expires 5/31/2025)
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator II/Clinical Research Nurse
Moffitt Cancer Center
11.2021 - Current
CVICU Registered Nurse
Brandon Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2022
ICU Registered Nurse
Bethesda Health Hospital East
07.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
10.2016 - 11.2019
Pulmonary Technician
Dr. Nevine Carp – South Florida Pulmonary
09.2015 - 11.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda Health Hospital East
06.2015 - 06.2019
EKG Tech
Bethesda Hospital -East
01.2014 - 05.2015
Clinical Research Coordinator
Central Medical Group, P.A
04.2004 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Miami Dade College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Palm Beach State College
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