SHALONDA HOSKINS
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in neonatal and adult care environments. Proficient in conducting thorough respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and delivering emergency respiratory interventions. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes through the application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaboration within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to ongoing professional development to further elevate patient care standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2006 - Current
- Responsible for neonatal and adult patients
- I perform various respiratory procedures in both areas, in the neonatal intensive care unit I intubate, attend high-risk deliveries, and precept
- Floating to adults I am primary ICU and floors
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Respiratory Therapist
LAC-USC
Los Angeles, CA
03.2002 - 04.2006
- Responsible for treating chronically ill patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, I intubated neonates and attend high risk deliveries
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA09-2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Hollywood, CA06.2001
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Teambuilding
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Professional bedside manner
- Clinical leadership
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2006 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
LAC-USC
03.2002 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College