Sonji Simmons
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Children’s Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Pulmonary & Sleep Institute
San Antonio
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Contributed to improved treatment plans by conducting thorough assessments of patients'' lung capacity and respiratory conditions.
- Ensured accuracy in test results by maintaining and calibrating pulmonary function equipment regularly.
- Helped establish a positive reputation for quality respiratory care within the community, leading to increased recognition among peers as an expert resource within the field of Pulmonary Function Technology.
- Assisted physicians in identifying appropriate interventions for patients, based on pulmonary function test outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone specialty hospital
Austin, Texas
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist
University Health Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Dell's Children's Hospital
Austin, Texas
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
North East Baptist
San Antonio, Texas
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty (critical care) Hospital
Oxford, FL
05.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Uvalde, Texas
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
PAM specialty
San Antonio, Texas
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Doctor's Hospital
Laredo, Texas
06.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Queens Hospital
Queens, New York
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Central Florida Health
Leesburg, FL
09.2018 - 01.2020
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science -
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida01.2018
Skills
- Operates and sets up devices such as: mechanical ventilators
- Therapeutic gas administration
- Provides emergency care
- Airway protection and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases
- And is able to recognize normal, abnormal, and critical values
- And evaluates requirements for treatment
- Such as: treatment type, mode and duration of therapy
- Arterial blood gases
- Auscultation of breath sounds
- Pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement
- Cerner
- Epic and Meditech proficient
Affiliations
American Association of Respiratory Care
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- NRP
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Pulmonary & Sleep Institute
04.2024 - 12.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Children’s Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone specialty hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
Respiratory Therapist
University Health Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Dell's Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
North East Baptist
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
PAM specialty
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Doctor's Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist- Covid-19 experience
Queens Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty (critical care) Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Central Florida Health
09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor's of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science -
Florida A&M University