Nikola Wick
Rockton,IL
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist skilled in equipment maintenance, diagnostic testing, drug administration, and physical assessments. Successfully supported Pulmonologists in complex procedures while ensuring optimal patient care and safety through diligent equipment management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Beloit Memorial Hospital
Beloit, Wisconsin
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted Pulmonologists with procedures, including Bronchoscopies, EBUS, ION, thoracenteses, tracheostomies and pleurX placement
- Set and maintained par levels in the bronchoscopy room, including ordering, organizing and stocking.
- Maintain all bronchoscopy and ION equipment, scopes, including cleaning/sterilizing, maintenance and communication with Reps.
- Pulmonary function testing including calling patients to schedule appointments, maintaining par levels of equipment, education of patients, and maintaining communication with Pulmonologists.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Senior Respiratory Therapist
American Family Children's Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Shift Lead: duties including assisting all RTs accomplish their daily tasks. Created shift assignments. Educated and trained new hires and students.
- Set up ventilators, NIV, medical gasses and airway clearance on Peds, PICU and NICU patients
- Provided education and training to parents and caregivers for the child's care.
- NRP Educator
NICU/PICU dedicated Respiratory Therapist
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford, Illinois
05.2008 - 01.2016
- NICU transport RT
- PICU/Peds dedicated
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- NRP Educator
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL05-2008
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Drug administration trained
- Physical assessments
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Neonatal Peds Specialist
- PALs, NRP, and Healthcare Provider Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Beloit Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Senior Respiratory Therapist
American Family Children's Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2020
NICU/PICU dedicated Respiratory Therapist
Rockford Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Rock Valley College