Sara Swenson
Clear Lake
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience providing clinical education and technical support for non-invasive ventilator therapy in home and healthcare settings. Proven expertise in remote troubleshooting, ventilator performance optimization, and provider guidance. Strong background in regulatory-compliant documentation, high-risk escalation management, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for delivering clear, solutions-focused clinical support via phone and email while ensuring patient safety and device effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
AdaptHealth
Rice Lake, WI
09.2024 - Current
- Provide clinical and technical guidance to healthcare providers, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams regarding non-invasive ventilator therapy.
- Deliver remote troubleshooting support for ventilator alarms, device performance issues, therapy compliance concerns, and settings optimization.
- Interpret ventilator data downloads to support clinical decision-making and therapy adjustments.
- Manage high-risk ventilator situations, ensuring appropriate escalation and timely resolution to maintain patient safety.
- Document all clinical interactions, equipment concerns, and case details in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate equipment exchanges, returns, and repair processes in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for ventilator platforms, ensuring appropriate device utilization and therapy effectiveness.
- Maintain strong working relationships with physicians, case managers, DME providers, and respiratory care teams.
Respiratory Therapist
Amery Hospital and Clinics
Amery, WI
05.2016 - 09.2024
- Delivered respiratory care across acute hospital setting.
- Initiated therapy, monitored, and collaborated with physicians.
- Educated patients and caregivers on respiratory equipment use, safety, and therapy adherence.
- Maintained accurate and regulatory-compliant clinical documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee WI12-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05-2012
Skills
- Non-Invasive Ventilator Platform
- Ventilator Data Interpretation & Compliance Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
- CRM & Case Documentation Systems
- Phone & Email-Based Clinical Support
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Active U.S. License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
- RRT License in Wisconsin
- RRT License in Minnesota
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
AdaptHealth
09.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Amery Hospital and Clinics
05.2016 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cardinal Stritch University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Chippewa Valley Technical College
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Clinical & Technical Ventilator Support
- Non-Invasive & Home Ventilation Therapy
- Remote Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
- Ventilator Alarm & Performance Analysis
- Provider Education & Training
- Escalation & High-Risk Case Management
- FDA-Compliant Documentation
- RMA & Equipment Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer-Focused Communication
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Clear and confident communicator in remote clinical settings
- Strong critical thinking in ventilator troubleshooting
- Detail-oriented documentation aligned with regulatory standards
- Adaptable in fast-paced, high-accountability environments