Nicolas Fernandez
U.S Army New Jersey National Guard
Dover
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with strong adult ICU experience. Certified in BLS and ACLS, skilled in managing complex ventilator cases and educating patients on respiratory care. This profession has become a very rewarding career as everyday I come in to work I always learn something new which helps me become a stronger, more well rounded respiratory practitioner for my patients.
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
1 Year 7 Months- Specialized in adult critical care as a part of the hospitals SICU/MICU team
- Intubation certified/BLS & ACLS certified
- Experience with managing multiple ventilators
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments for diverse patient populations, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' pulmonary function using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, treatment options, and home care techniques to promote self-management.
Sergeant
6 Years 5 Months- Responsible for a group of soldiers that report to me
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
- Awarded Lambda Beta Honor Society
Skills
Strong adult ICU experience/background
Educating patients on at home respiratory careplans
BLS/ACLS certified
Bilingual (english and spanish)
Level 1 hospital experience
Intubation experience
Ethics and professionalism
Nitric oxide therapy experience
ARDS net protocol experience
Multiple invasive/non-invasive respiratory equipment experience
Accomplishments
- Served in the U.S military for seven years
- Achieved rank of sergeant and assumed responsibilities
Affiliations
- AARC member
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS
- ACLS
Interests
Exercise
Spending time with dog
Spending time with friends and family
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atlantic Health System
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Sergeant
U.S Army New Jersey National Guard
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
County College of Morris
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Therapy
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