Ruth-Ann Powell
Brooklyn
Summary
Certified Respiratory Therapist experienced in delivering care across NICU, MICU, and SICU. Strong background in patient education, ventilator management, and routine assessments supports patient recovery and safety. Focused on leveraging clinical expertise to contribute effectively within dynamic healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Respiratory Therapist
NYU Lutheran Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit(MICU)
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit(SICU)
- Prepared and maintained respiratory therapy equipment for accurate and effective patient care.
Student Respiratory Therapist
NewYork-Presbyterian | Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Participated in critical patient care for children in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care for long-term adult and pediatric patients in clinical setting.
- Educated patients on the use of respiratory equipment and proper inhalation techniques.
- Supported burn victims during hyperbaric chamber treatments to enhance recovery.
Student Respiratory Therapist
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in specialized care for premature and ill infants in neonatal intensive care unit.
- Delivered care to critically ill children in pediatric intensive care unit.
- Evaluated and assessed patient respiratory health under supervision of respiratory therapist.
- Gained hands-on experience in neonatal and pediatric care through diverse clinical rotations.
Student Respiratory Therapist
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered treatments in the medical intensive care unit
- Delivered respiratory care treatments to patients across multiple departments.
- Assisted with critical cases in the emergency department
Student Respiratory Therapist
Brooklyn Hospital Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted pulmonary function testing to assess patients' respiratory health.
- Conducted routine assessments of respiratory function using diagnostic tools and methods.
- Educated patients on the use of respiratory equipment and proper inhalation techniques.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Four Seasons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered aerosol medications, enhancing respiratory function and patient comfort.
- Performed tracheostomy care to ensure airway patency and facilitate effective breathing.
- Performed airway clearance techniques to enhance patient comfort and health.
- Delivered long-term acute care for patients with complex medical needs, supporting stabilization and recovery.
Medical Scribe
Summit Health+CityMD
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Documented patient visits in electronic medical record to ensure accurate and comprehensive patient history.
- Assisted physicians during exams by taking vital signs and collecting specimens for lab testing while preparing exam rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Performed laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and rapid strep testing, to determine diagnosis and plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Long Island University
Brooklyn05-2025
Health Professions Education Program -
Howard University
Washington, DC06-2019
High School Diploma -
Millennium Brooklyn High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2018
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Neonatal ventilator management
- Airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- ABG punctures & Interpretations
- Bronchopulmonary hygiene
- Hyperinflation therapy
- Non-invasive therapy management
- Humidity and Aerosol therapy
- Bedside spirometry and capnography
- Hemodynamic monitoring and EKG monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Sterile procedures and hygiene Techniques
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Patient charting
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology proficiency
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS)
- NBRC Credentialed Practitioner
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Student Respiratory Therapist
NYU Lutheran Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Respiratory Therapist
NewYork-Presbyterian | Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2025 - 03.2025
Student Respiratory Therapist
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Respiratory Therapist
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
09.2024 - 10.2024
Student Respiratory Therapist
Brooklyn Hospital Center
10.2023 - 03.2024
Student Respiratory Therapist
Four Seasons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
Medical Scribe
Summit Health+CityMD
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Long Island University
Health Professions Education Program -
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Millennium Brooklyn High School