Nichole Hodge
Williams,AZ
Summary
Passionate Respiratory Therapist with over five years of experience in the acute-care setting. Capable of providing exceptional patient care across a wide variety of populations - adults, pediatrics and neonates. Remains dedicated to the field of Respiratory Care and being apart of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
11.2019 - Current
- Involved in the primary care and assessment of patients undergoing respiratory care - including adults, pediatrics, and neonates
- Cleans, assembles, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots various forms of equipment
- Provides emergency room coverage at a level I trauma center
- Manages patients using advanced therapies such as APRV, heliox, iNO, HFOV, and prone positioning
- Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation in the intensive care units utilizing Respiratory Therapist driven protocols
- Performs ABG punctures
- Precepts new staff, travelers, and students
- Acts as shift lead on an as needed basis
- Assists in the ongoing education for current staff through skills-labs, super-user training, and policy reviews
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Involved in the primary care and assessment of patients undergoing respiratory care - including adults, pediatrics, and neonates
- Performed ABG punctures
- Served as back-up coverage for the emergency room at a level II trauma center
- Provided and monitored mechanical ventilation in the intensive care units
- Managed patients using advanced therapies such as RotoProne beds, heliox, APRV, and Epoprostenol administration
- Attended high risk deliveries in a level III NICU
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, ID08.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Temecula, CA11.2017
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- RQI Healthcare Provider - ALS, BLS, and PALS provided through the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
- Arizona License #033428
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Flagstaff Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Riverside University Health System
02.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College