Nickie Bell
Natchez,MS
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 21 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Jefferson County Hospital
Fayette, MS
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Respiratory Therapist
Merit Health Natchez
Natchez, MS
05.2003 - 02.2022
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis.
- Assisted physicians with intubations and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Natchez, MS05-2003
Skills
- Infection Control
- Care Planning
- Relationship Building
- Patient Education
- Patient care documentation
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment Cleaning
- Team Collaboration
- Drug administration trained
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient Care
- Ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Airway Management
- Emergency medical care
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- Mississippi Board Licensure of Respiratory Care 2931 08/31/2025
- Basic Life Support 5/2025
- Advance Cardiopulmonary Life Support 5/2025
- Pediatric Advance Life Support 5/2025
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Jefferson County Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Merit Health Natchez
05.2003 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
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