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Shelia Hoiness

Summary

Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 30 -year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in ACLS,NRP,and PALS paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Javon Bea Hospital
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Swedish American Health System
07.2016 - 12.2023
  • Adult critical care, ER, ABGs, general floor therapy, RT protocols

Travel RRT

Maxim Healthcare
CGH Hospital And Kindred
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.

Travel RRT

One Staff Medical
Blessing Hospital
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
07.2015 - 04.2022

Lead Therapist, Adult critical care, ER level 1 trauma center, general floor care, epic charting system

Respiratory Therapist

Intergrated Home Healthcare
04.2002 - 04.2014
  • I was a staff therapist at Rochelle Community Hospital thru Intergrated healthcare. Adult critical care, ER, general floor care

Respiratory Therapist

Lifeline Health Services
03.2001 - 04.2002

All aspects of respiratory homecare

Respiratory Therapist

Park Strathmoor
11.1997 - 11.1999

All aspects of respiratory care in a long term ventilator facility

Respiratory Therapist

Rockford Memorial Hospital
08.1988 - 11.1997

Adult and Pediatric critical care, pediatrics, ER and general floor therapy

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient education
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Physical assessments
  • Compassion
  • Responsible
  • Draw ABGs

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Javon Bea Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Travel RRT

Maxim Healthcare
09.2022 - Current

Travel RRT

One Staff Medical
11.2021 - 09.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Swedish American Health System
07.2016 - 12.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
07.2015 - 04.2022

Respiratory Therapist

Intergrated Home Healthcare
04.2002 - 04.2014

Respiratory Therapist

Lifeline Health Services
03.2001 - 04.2002

Respiratory Therapist

Park Strathmoor
11.1997 - 11.1999

Respiratory Therapist

Rockford Memorial Hospital
08.1988 - 11.1997

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Rock Valley College
Shelia Hoiness