Nicole Madsen
Sioux City
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with fourteen years of experience in multiple healthcare 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Avera St Anthonys Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
MercyOne Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2024
- Managed adult ICU, Emergency room, Labor and Delivery, OB units
- Helped in pulmonary rehab doing pulmonary function tests
Respiratory Therapist
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed adult ICU, Emergency room, Labor and Delivery and nursery units
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Jennie Edmunson Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in Bronchosopy procedures while also managing adult ICU, medical floors, Emergency Room, OB and nursery
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
St. Lukes College
Sioux City, IA05.2009
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Caring bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Avera St Anthonys Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Jennie Edmunson Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist
MercyOne Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
St. Lukes College
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