Stephanie Nitcheu
Fresno,TX
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record, adept in airway management and mechanical ventilation management. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and collaboration, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency medical care and tracheostomy care, consistently delivering high-quality respiratory therapy.
Possessing compassionate and dedicated nature, demonstrating solid understanding of respiratory care principles and techniques. Well-versed in patient assessment and treatment planning, with hands-on skills in operating respiratory equipment and administering therapies. Capable of significantly improving patient outcomes while fostering supportive and healing environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Nightingale Services
01.1993 - 09.2003
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
12.2000 - 09.2002
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Medical Center Livingston
09.1998 - 09.2002
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXCertificate - Respiratory Therapist
Houston Community College
Houston, TX09-1992
High School Diploma -
Jesse H Jones High School
Houston, TX06-1988
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency medical care
- Infection control
- Strong clinical judgment
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
12.2000 - 09.2002
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Medical Center Livingston
09.1998 - 09.2002
Respiratory Therapist
Nightingale Services
01.1993 - 09.2003
No Degree - Business Administration
Texas Southern University
Certificate - Respiratory Therapist
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Jesse H Jones High School
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