Nakeshia Cardine

Managed care for chronically Ventilated Patients with daily weaning protocols and assessments.

Managing care of patient in chronic Respiratory Failure due to Hypoxemia.

Tracheostomy care; including downsizing and capping.

Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.

Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.

• Managed ventilator support according to protocols for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Level II NICU therapist, ICU, and ER
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
• Relief Lead of Shift

Mobile ICU team consisting of a Nurse, Respiratory Therapisst, and a Medic.

Transport of critical Neonatal and Pediatric patients to NICU or Pediatric Hospital.

Transports were via ambulance, helicopter, or airplane.

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.