Matt Abelbeck
Green Cove Springs,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead with extensive experience in advanced aerosol therapy and emergency management. Expertise in optimizing team performance and improving patient outcomes through strategic education and collaboration. Strong clinical judgment and compassionate bedside manner build trust and enhance patient compliance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Baptist Clay
11.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient care through effective respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring.
- Developed tailored treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on respiratory techniques to improve self-management and compliance.
- Ensured equipment safety through regular inspections and troubleshooting procedures.
- Trained new staff on respiratory therapy best practices and departmental protocols.
- Optimized team dynamics by providing mentoring and constructive feedback to colleagues.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Baptist South Hospital
02.2005 - 11.2025
- Enhanced emergency response efficiency during code blue and rapid activations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through accurate maintenance of patient records.
- Increased staff productivity by delegating tasks and monitoring goal progress.
- Cultivated a supportive work environment through open communication and growth opportunities.
- Applied expertise in respiratory therapies, including aerosol and mechanical ventilation.
- Recommended new respiratory technologies based on clinical benefits and cost analysis.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Flagler Hospital
03.2003 - 02.2005
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading the respiratory therapy team.
- Implemented protocols that increased efficiency in respiratory therapy services.
- Mentored junior therapists, boosting their professional development and team performance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Vincents Hospital
07.1996 - 03.2003
- Enhanced patient outcomes by administering advanced respiratory therapies in ICUs.
- Educated families on respiratory health, improving equipment usage and patient care.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on continuous evaluations of patient responses.
- Delivered aerosolized medications and chest percussion treatments for better breathing.
- Maintained accurate electronic records of therapies and diagnostics for care team access.
- Executed timely equipment checks, minimizing downtime and ensuring performance standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. John's River State College
Orange Park, FLAssociate of Science - Respiratory
Florida State College
Jacksonville, Florida, FLSkills
- Aerosol therapy
- Bronchial hygiene
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Clinical judgment
- Medical record documentation
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Mechanical ventilation weaning
- Bi-level positive airway pressure
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Caring bedside manner
- Patient instruction
- Emergency medical care
- Treatment administration
- Blood gas analysis
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Mechanical ventilation management
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Baptist Clay
11.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Baptist South Hospital
02.2005 - 11.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Flagler Hospital
03.2003 - 02.2005
Respiratory Therapist
St. Vincents Hospital
07.1996 - 03.2003
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. John's River State College
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Florida State College