Sandra Stepanenko
Hialeah,FL
Summary
RRT II with 9+ years of experience, including 4 years in a children’s hospital NICU. Skilled in neonatal ventilator management, CPAP/NIPPV, HFOV, HFJV, nitric oxide therapy, ABG analysis, and emergency neonatal resuscitation (NRP certified). Strong background in adult ICU and ED critical care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist II (NICU)
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Provide high-acuity neonatal respiratory care including HFOV, HFJV, CPAP/NIPPV, nitric oxide therapy, and emergency resuscitation.
- Assist with neonatal intubations, airway management, and emergency respiratory stabilization during high-risk deliveries and care of critically ill neonates.
- Monitor and modify ventilator settings in response to blood gas analysis, ensuring improved respiratory support for critically ill patients.
- Mentor junior staff in best practices for respiratory therapy techniques and equipment usage.
- Educate families on respiratory techniques and equipment usage to enhance patient care at home.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Adult ICU/ED)
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines, FL
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Provided critical care respiratory support in ICU and Emergency Department including mechanical ventilation, ABGs, airway management, and code response.
- Assisted with adult intubations, airway management, ventilator initiation, and emergency respiratory interventions in ICU and Emergency Department settings.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FLSkills
- Assisted with respiratory care in NICU settings
- Supported mechanical ventilation procedures for neonatal patients
- Aided in administration of HFOV and HFJV techniques
- Provided CPAP and NIPPV support for patients in need
- Administered nitric oxide therapy effectively
- Conducted arterial blood gas assessments to monitor patient status
- Facilitated airway management strategies for optimal patient outcomes
- Provided intubation assistance during emergency response teams
- Assisted with bronchoscopy procedures to maintain airway patency
- Responded promptly to emergency neonatal situations
- Administered tracheostomy care
Certification
RRT (Active through 06/30/2026) | NRP | BLS | ACLS | PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist II (NICU)
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Adult ICU/ED)
Memorial Hospital West
09.2016 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Palm Beach State College