Nicole Atwood
Pauline,SC
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bon Secours - Palmetto Pulmonary and Critical Care
Greenville, SC
06.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Conducted diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function testing, to identify underlying respiratory issues or complications.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
Shawnee, OK
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Northcrest Medical Center
Springfield, TN
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Educated other RTs and LPNs on how to draw arterial blood gases, run the sample using an iStat, and interpret the results.
- Maintained and educated others on respiratory care equipment including the Hamilton T1, Vapotherm, V60.
- Deployed to New York and Wisconsin to support the 1000-bed temporary hospital in the Javits Center and help understaffed hospitals with influx of COVID-19 patients.
Education
Associate Of Health Science - Respiratory Care
University Of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12.2019
Skills
- Critical and Emergency Care
- Patient Care Documentation
- Ventilator Management
- Arterial Punctures
- Electronic medical records
- Inpatient and Outpatient care
- Pulmonary function testing
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bon Secours - Palmetto Pulmonary and Critical Care
06.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital
06.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Northcrest Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
US Army
12.2019 - 07.2023
Associate Of Health Science - Respiratory Care
University Of The Incarnate Word