Sheniqua Hardy
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Licensed and detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with experience delivering high-quality cardiopulmonary care in acute and clinical settings. Skilled in ventilator management, oxygen therapy, patient assessment, and emergency response. Committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care to adult patients in ICU, ER, and medical-surgical units
- Managed invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including ventilator setup, titration, and weaning
- Performed arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis, communicating findings to physicians promptly
- Responded to Code Blue and Rapid Response calls, assisting with airway management and emergency interventions
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and chest physiotherapy per physician orders
- Documented all treatments, assessments, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize respiratory outcomes
Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Conducts evaluation, management and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Performs mechanical ventilator management, Bi-pap, and respiratory monitoring.
- Sets up, checks equipment, and administers respiratory medication for aerosol treatment as ordered by the physicians/or by patient-driven protocols, charts treatment, response, and progress.
- Performs inventory of respiratory equipment and maintains adequate stock of equipment.
- Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices.
- Performs emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains adequate airways, measures ventilator volumes, pressures, and flows of patients requiring critical care.
- Performs arterial blood gas studies as well as pulse oximetry, interpretation, and analysis.
- Educates patients in collaboration in various clinical situations such as sleep apnea and CPAP machines, proper fitting of mask and headgear, and setting of pressures in concordance to sleep studio requirements.
Respiratory Therapist
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide advanced respiratory care to patients across a variety of specialties, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.
- Serve as a mentor and resource for junior respiratory therapists, sharing your expertise and helping to foster their professional growth.
- Participate in our professional development clinical ladder program, designed to support your growth and advancement.
Sentra Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Working closely with other health care professionals, they support the cardiopulmonary function of all age groups in a variety of settings:
- Mechanical ventilation for all age groups
- Oxygen therapy
- Inhaled bronchodilator therapy
- Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (BiPAP)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Hyperinflation therapy for the prevention and treatment of pneumonia
- Pulse oximetry (non-invasive test to assess blood oxygen saturation)
- Arterial blood gases (ABG) - a test to determine blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Disease education (i.e. asthma, chronic lung disease)
Education
AS Science - Respiratory Care
Temple College
01.2020
Skills
- Enhanced patient education and communication strategies
- Demonstrated empathetic patient care through compassionate bedside manner
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in all tasks and projects
- Assisted teams in identifying solutions to complex challenges Supported problem-solving initiatives through analytical thinking Contributed to decision-making processes by evaluating options
- Demonstrated composure and resilience in high-pressure situations
Core Competencies
- Mechanical Ventilation (Invasive & Non-Invasive)
- Airway Management Intubation Assistance
- ABG Analysis & Interpretation
- Oxygen & Aerosol Therapy
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- ICU / ER Respiratory Care
- EMR Documentation
- HIPAA & Infection Control
- Code Blue & Rapid Response Support
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - 07.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
06.2024 - 02.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
Sentra Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
AS Science - Respiratory Care
Temple College