Nicole Lynch
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with 9 years of experience in hospital settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2014 - Current
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy to improve patients' breathing
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Experienced and efficient with the following equipment: Drager infinity V500, Maquet Servo-I, Hamilton MR-1 transport ventilator, GEM 4000
- Efficient with charting systems Cerner, Allscripts and MediLinks
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Englewood Community Hospital
08.2014 - Current
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as conscious sedation, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Draw and interpret ABG's and insert arterial lines
- Efficient and experienced with the following equipment: Philips Respironics V60, Drager Evita XL, Puritan Bennet 980, Fischer Paykel Optiflow (AirVo), i-Stat, EPOC
- Experienced and efficient with charting systems: Meditech
Patient Care Technician
Englewood Community Hospital
Englewood, FL
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Provided excellent and compassionate care to patients and support to familes within the hospital setting
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL06.2014
Associate of Arts -
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Venice, FL05.2010
Skills
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Patient Care
- Patient Care Documentation
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist: License number (RT 13641)
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- ALS :Advance Life Support (American Red Cross) expires 11/30/2025
- BLS: Basic Life Support (American Red Cross) expires 01/30/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Red Cross) expires 05/31/24
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
12.2014 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Englewood Community Hospital
08.2014 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Englewood Community Hospital
11.2010 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Edison State College
Associate of Arts -
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
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