Stephanie Michels
Erlanger,KY
Summary
Reliable, organized, and hardworking Registered Respiratory Therapist with 25 years of experience. Accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Works well independently to handle assignments and focus on its completion. Motivated to learn new processes and skills for continued growth within the profession. Offers knowledge and experience in education and training. Dedicated to support the team, serve the patients, and contribute to the success of the employer.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
LRS Healthcare
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Critical Response to Covid-19 Pandemic. Provided emergency respiratory interventions during critical situations.
Neo/Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Precepts new therapist based on respiratory protocols and procedures
- Train NICU RN's/RRT's in yearly competency assessment day (CAD)
- Successfully manage and wean patients from ventilator, Nitric Oxide and HFOV in NICU and other adult critical care units.
Respiratory Therapist
Woodland Hills Care Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Set up and operated ventilators for long term tracheostomy patients
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with reinsertion of their artificial airway and/or ACLS.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Margaret Mary Health
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Coordinated with home health care companies to initiate oxygen and other respiratory therapy devices post patient discharge
- Operated and monitored ventilators and Bipap's based on ABG results.
Neo/Peds/Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Florida Hospital
12.2000 - 07.2009
- Transported critical neonate and pediatric patients via ambulance and helicopter from surrounding hospitals to FHO
- Collaborated well with transport team physicians, nurses, pilots, and drivers to carry out life saving critical therapy to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio05.1999
Skills
- Air flight and ground transport
- Train new therapists, students, and NICU CAD
- Tracheostomy Care and management
- RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
- Ventilator, HFOV, HFJV, and Nitric Oxide
- EKG, ABG, POCT and Cardiac Output
- Epic, Meditech, and Cerner
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
LRS Healthcare
11.2020 - 12.2021
Neo/Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
05.2017 - 11.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Woodland Hills Care Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Margaret Mary Health
02.2012 - 05.2016
Neo/Peds/Adult Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Florida Hospital
12.2000 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sinclair Community College
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