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Nikole Okoye

Plano

Summary

Professional respiratory therapist skilled in patient care, respiratory therapy techniques, and emergency response. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing environments, and delivering results. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure while ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. Highly knowledgeable in advanced respiratory equipment, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist

Supplemental Health Care
02.2025 - Current
  • Assessed patient respiratory needs through clinical observation and health assessments.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Monitored patient responses to treatments and reported changes to medical staff.
  • Adapted quickly to diverse clinical settings while providing consistent, high-quality care.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2024

Managed airways in emergency situations, Set up ventilators, Bipaps, Cpaps, and advanced airways.

  • Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory status, ensuring timely interventions for critical situations.

Assisted Physicians with procedures. Performed Ekgs, Blood draws.Covid test, and other respiratory test.

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Administered respiratory therapies including aerosol Mdi And Oxygen therapies

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Associates of Texas
05.2011 - 01.2019

Performed airway clearance and management, Microspirometry,

vest therapy

  • Administered respiratory therapies, including mechanical ventilation and aerosol treatments, enhancing patient recovery.
  • Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
  • Performed tracheostomy care
  • Measured arterial blood gases

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Integra Hospital
12.2007 - 10.2011
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and home therapy management.
  • performed breathing treatments, Oxygen therapy,hyperinflation techniques.
  • Managed labs for all Istat, Abgs, Ptinr, Chem8
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nigeria

Skills

  • Airway management
  • sleep apnea management and education
  • Clinical documentation in Epic, Meditech
  • Ability to work effectively in emergency situations
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Cpap and Bipap

Certification

BLS for health care provider

ACLS

PALS

Respiratory care practioner

Timeline

Traveling Registered Respiratory Therapist

Supplemental Health Care
02.2025 - Current

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2024

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Associates of Texas
05.2011 - 01.2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Integra Hospital
12.2007 - 10.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Collin County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Nnamdi Azikiwe University