Rachel Overstreet
SeaTac,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with 4 years of experience, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and excellent communication. Passionate about learning and committed to continual growth and improvement. Skilled at working independently as well as in a team collaborative environment. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's National Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Float between Level IV NICU and Pediatric Emergency Department
- Proficiency in asthma education and management.
- Skilled BiPAP, CPAP and ventilator management.
- Respond to emergency calls, trauma alerts and code pages.
- Assess emergency care needs by evaluating patient records and current admission to develop the best treatment.
- Use critical thinking and high adaptability to manage large patient acuity.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Hemby Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked in Level III NICU and PICU.
- Managed critically ill neonates, infants and children with a variety of skills and equipment.
- Delivered surfactant and evaluated patient physiological response appropriately.
- Managed and ran blood gas machines.
- Treated patients on wide spectrum of ages and diseases; proficiency in tracheostomy care, chest physiotherapy and asthma management.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Lukes Hospital- Anderson Campus
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked across Labor & Delivery, Level III NICU and Adult Acute Care
- Skilled respiratory management in delivery room.
- Delivered surfactant and appropriately monitored patient's physiological response.
- Part of NICU ground transport team, managing variety of patients during and after transport.
- Drew arterial blood gases and provided care accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked across Level IV NICU, Labor & Delivery and PICU.
- Managed diverse scope of surgical, genetic and premature neonates and infants.
- Excellent care of patients in delivery room.
- Provided skilled respiratory management with ECMO patients.
- Cultivated excellent time management skills in fast-paced environment.
- Built and still maintain strong relationships with respiratory therapists, nurses and providers.
- Worked independently in all patient care areas and assisted co-workers whenever possible.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Seattle Children's Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Worked across all units; Level IV NICU, PICU, CICU and acute care floors.
- Maintained role as bedside therapist as well as role of Float.
- As float: relieved bedside RT during ECMO cannulation, maintained iNO set-ups across hospital, did inpatient transports for bedside therapists, responded to all rapid responses and code pages, as well as pages from OR, MRI and CT.
- Conducted EKGs.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global Health
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ10.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Highline College
Seattle, WA06.2019
Skills
- Significant experience using a variety of ventilators, such as: Drager, ServoU, Hamilton, Trilogy, Astral, LTV
- Significant experience using a variety of HHFNC, BiPAP and CPAP machines, such as: V60, bubble cpap, Sipap, Fischer Paykel, Vapotherm
- Professionalism and ethics
- Compassionate patient care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Invasive monitoring proficiency
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NRP
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
Additional Information
Currently employed through Aya Healthcare as a traveling RRT.
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's National Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Hemby Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Lukes Hospital- Anderson Campus
03.2023 - 06.2023
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
03.2022 - 12.2022
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Seattle Children's Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Global Health
Arizona State University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Highline College