NICOLE POPELKA
Netcong,NJ
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several 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
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Clares Hospital
11.2016 - Current
- Provided comprehensive respiratory care for adult and pediatric patients across various clinical levels.
- Ventilator and airway management and patient assessment in adult and pediatric patients
- Documented patient progress and treatment plans to ensure continuity of care and effective communication.
- Provided humidity and aerosol therapy to enhance patient comfort and support breathing.
- Oxygen and medical gas therapy
- ABG interpretation
- Tracheotomy care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Administrative Assistant/ Accounts Receivable
Accurate Pest Control
Landing, NJ
01.2008 - 08.2015
- Perform posting of customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions, as well as revenue by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits.
- Carry out reviews of customer payment plans, payment history, and credit line while coordinating contacts with the collections department.
- Processed accounts receivables and resolved valid deductions through accurate adjustment of entries.
- Manage the summary of receivables by maintaining invoice accounts and coordinating monthly transfers to A/R accounts.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJHigh School Diploma -
Hopatcong High School
Hopatcong, NJSkills
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory care
- ABG interpretation
- Medical gas therapy
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist- License Number 43ZA00666900, Basic Life Support Certified, ACLS, PALS and NRP Certified
Affiliations
- Member of American Association for Respiratory Care 2015 – Present
- Member of the New Jersey Society for Respiratory Care 2015- Present
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Clares Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Administrative Assistant/ Accounts Receivable
Accurate Pest Control
01.2008 - 08.2015
Associate Degree - Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
County College of Morris
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
William Paterson University
High School Diploma -
Hopatcong High School