Nickie Lodovico
Monaca,PA
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in mechanical ventilation management and emergency medical care, notably at HVHS. Excelled in delivering critical care, improving patient outcomes through adept airway management and compassionate bedside manner. Demonstrated leadership in high-stakes environments, enhancing team collaboration and patient care standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
HVHS
07.2000 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
Respiratory Therapist
Aliquippa Hospital
10.1998 - 07.2008
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
Respiratory Therapist
LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh
02.1999 - 07.2000
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
Education
Associate In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
CCAC
808 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 1521205.1998
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Caring bedside manner
- Equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment administration
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Emergency medical care
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Intubation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical leadership
- First aid and CPR
- Oxygen therapy
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Drug administration trained
- Ventilator management
- Blood gas analysis
- Pulse oximetry
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
HVHS
07.2000 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh
02.1999 - 07.2000
Respiratory Therapist
Aliquippa Hospital
10.1998 - 07.2008
Associate In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
CCAC
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