Shelia Gilson
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Driven and dedicated nursing graduate seeking to combine recent education with field experience to pursue career opportunities as a registered nurse with a focus to deliver high quality patient care. Committed to utilizing evidence based practices and critical thinking abilities to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team. New nurse with 34 years of health care experience, willing to learn and become a great registered nurse.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA
01.2012 - Current
- Specialize in care of neonates, Patient assessment, Delivery of various modalities of respiratory therapy pertaining to neonates, Conventional and high frequency ventilator management, Obtaining and analyzing arterial and capillary blood gases, Managing respiratory care for patients on ECMO, Managing and installing nitric oxide
Respiratory Therapist RNICU
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Patient assessment, Specialize in care of newborns/neonates, Conventional and high frequency ventilator management, Analyzing blood gases, Managing nitric oxide
Respiratory Therapist
ST. VINCENT’S HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Patient assessment, Patient education, Delivery of various modalities of respiratory therapy, Ventilator management, Obtaining and analyzing Arterial Blood Gases
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Medical Services
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Home oxygen and suction set-ups, Be available to troubleshoot equipment, Assist therapist when in need, BIPAP/CPAP assessment and set-up, Oxygen Conserving Device evaluation
Respiratory Therapist
Mount Carmel medical center
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Assign different areas of patient care to therapists, Be available to troubleshoot equipment, Assist therapist when in need, Patient care
Respiratory Therapist
Fairfield medical center
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Patient assessment, Patient education, Delivery of various modalities of respiratory therapy, Intubation, Ventilation management, Obtaining and analyzing Arterial Blood Gases
Respiratory Therapist
Columbus Community Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Patient assessment, Patient education, Delivery of various modalities of respiratory therapy, Intubation, Ventilation management, Obtaining and analyzing Arterial Blood Gases
Respiratory Therapist
South Sunflower County hospital
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Different therapy modalities, Patient assessments, Ventilator management, Oxygen therapy, Drawing and Analyzing Arterial Blood Gases
Respiratory Therapist
Mississippi baptist medical center
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Different therapy modalities, Patient assessments, Ventilator management, Oxygen therapy, Drawing and Analyzing Arterial Blood Gases
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL12.2023
Certificate License Practical Nursing -
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hinds Nursing Allied Health
Jackson, MS08.1990
Skills
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Judgment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care Documentation
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- CPR Certified
- NRP Certified
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Temporary Licensed Registered Nurse
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist RNICU
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
01.2018 - 01.2022
Respiratory Therapist
CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA
01.2012 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
ST. VINCENT’S HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2012 - 01.2016
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Medical Services
01.2011 - 01.2012
Respiratory Therapist
Mount Carmel medical center
01.2001 - 01.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Fairfield medical center
01.2000 - 01.2009
Respiratory Therapist
Columbus Community Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2001
Respiratory Therapist
South Sunflower County hospital
01.1991 - 01.1994
Respiratory Therapist
Mississippi baptist medical center
01.1989 - 01.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Certificate License Practical Nursing -
Lawson State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hinds Nursing Allied Health