Robin Hellinger
Vernon,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years of experience skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical equipment maintenance. Committed to delivering high-quality care through effective collaboration and clinical documentation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
Potsdam, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory status during procedures.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Trained new staff on departmental protocols and best practices.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients, families in proper use of inhalers and nebulizers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, home oxygen evaluations, NIF's and FVC.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Oneida Healthcare
Oneida, NY
12.2006 - 02.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
Potsdam, New York
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Utica, NY
2019 - 2021
Sleep Technician
Franciscan
Oneida, NY
2011 - 2016
- Educated patients on sleep disorders and treatment options available.
- Conducted overnight studies in a laboratory setting including setup and troubleshooting of PSG equipment.
- Assessed patient's sleep hygiene, medical history and lifestyle habits to identify potential causes of sleep disorders.
- Utilized continuous positive airway pressure devices to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY08-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Emergency response
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Critical thinking
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory medication administration
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Clinical decision making
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA)
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Oneida Healthcare
12.2006 - 02.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
2019 - 2021
Sleep Technician
Franciscan
2011 - 2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Mohawk Valley Community College