Amy Bartolomeo
Wolcott
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Respiratory Therapist with experience in acute and critical care units. Proven ability to provide evidence-based respiratory care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and serve as a clinical resource while maintaining a patient-centered approach to care
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and neonatal (NICU) patients, enhancing patient recovery in acute care hospital setting.
- Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders to optimize respiratory function and patient outcomes.
- Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and noninvasive ventilation.
- Manage mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients in adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units.
- Perform patient assessments, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, pulmonary function testing, and respiratory diagnostics.
- Provide routine and emergency airway management, including intubation assistance, tracheostomy care, suctioning, and ventilator management.
- Respond to medical emergencies, rapid response calls, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation events as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans.
- Acted as clinical resource and mentor for respiratory therapy students and newly hired staff, fostering professional development and knowledge transfer.
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital of Special Care
New Britain
08.2023 - Current
- Provided routine and emergency tracheostomy care to patients to maintain airway patency and prevent complications.
- Assessed tracheostomy sites and airway status, performing suctioning and tracheostomy tube care.
- Educated patients and families on tracheostomy management, care techniques, and safety precautions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize respiratory care for patients with tracheostomies.
- Monitored patients for respiratory distress, infection, and other tracheostomy-related complications and intervened appropriately
- Develop goal-oriented treatment plans to promote optimal cardiopulmonary function and overall health.
- Communicate relevant patient information to other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored respiratory therapy students during clinical rotations
Respiratory Therapist
Middlesex Health
Middletown
08.2015 - Current
- Demonstrated strong adult critical care experience in high-pressure environments.
- Managed airway for adult ventilator-dependent neonates to ensure optimal respiratory support.
- BIPAP/CPAP management.
- Managed BIPAP and CPAP therapy for patients in critical care settings.
- Arterial blood gas sampling and analyzing.
- Performing and interpreting EKGs.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory therapies and self-management techniques.
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Francis Hospital
Hartford
07.2012 - 06.2025
- Initiated, managed, and discontinued various ventilator types to optimize patient respiratory support.
- Administered and managed nitric oxide therapy for adults and neonates to improve oxygenation and reduce pulmonary hypertension.
- Managed BIPAP and CPAP therapies for patients in critical care settings.
- Airway management in the adult and neonate critical care units.
- Initiation and management of adult and neonatal oscillators.
- Oxygen therapy, nebulizer therapy, heliox therapy, chest physiotherapy and PEP therapy.
- Arterial blood gas sampling and analyzing.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory therapy processes and self-management techniques to enhance understanding and compliance.
Education
Masters of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 01.2025 - 06.2026
Bachelor's Degree - Health Science
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 01.2016 - 05.2018
Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT 08.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clinical Support
- Patient Assessment
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Detail Oriented
- Self-motivation
- Leadership
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) eligible expected to take 12/19
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)
Languages
English, Full Professional Proficiency
Honors And Awards
English, Full Professional Proficiency
Hobbies and Interests
Farmington, CT, Volunteer Work, Community Involvement
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Bridgeport Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Masters of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Management
Capella University
01.2025 - 06.2026
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital of Special Care
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Health Science
Quinnipiac University
01.2016 - 05.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Middlesex Health
08.2015 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2025
Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Goodwin College
08.2008 - 05.2011