Dedicated Respiratory Therapy professional with over ten years of experience in critical care and patient care coordination. Proficient in administering respiratory therapy and managing interdisciplinary communication to enhance quality of care and patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Respiratory Therapy
Advent Health Hendersonville
Hendersonville, North Carolina
04.2025 - Current
Coordinated department schedules to optimize resource allocation and workflow.
Managed patient inquiries and resolved issues to improve service quality.
Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving department and hospital goals.
Collaborated with leadership on strategic initiatives for departmental improvements.
Facilitated communication between departments to enhance patient care coordination.
Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Hendersonville
Hendersonville, North Carolina
05.2016 - 04.2025
Delivered critical care respiratory therapy in ICU and emergency room settings, ensuring optimal patient outcomes during high-acuity situations.
Administered respiratory therapy treatments for diverse respiratory conditions.
Managed mechanical ventilation systems, setting up ventilators per protocols and physician orders.
Managed NIV and ventilators in the NICU setting
Performed endotracheal intubation and airway maintenance.
Assisted in neonatal resuscitation and intubation during C-sections and live births.
Performed diagnostic procedures such as Arterial Blood Gas analysis, Electrocardiogram, and Spirometry
Responded to emergencies involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest
Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
Line Leader
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
06.2012 - 03.2016
Coordinated inventory management and ensured proper stock levels for operations.
Trained new team members on food safety and restaurant procedures.
Monitored food quality to maintain high standards of service and presentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
05-2016
Skills
Respiratory therapy administration
Critical care
Ventilator management
Diagnostic procedures
Patient assessment
Crisis intervention
Team collaboration
Problem solving
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Respiratory Therapy
Advent Health Hendersonville
04.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Hendersonville
05.2016 - 04.2025
Line Leader
Frankie's Italian Trattoria
06.2012 - 03.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy