Sylvia Lynn Griffith
Delhi,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 19 years of comprehensive practice across PICU and NICU. Proven leader with experience as relief charge and critical care lead, recognized for strong clinical judgment and the ability to coordinate complex respiratory care across multiple units. Holds NPS credential with certifications in PALS, NRP, and BLS.
Demonstrates expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration, actively participating in rounds and grand rounds to optimize patient outcomes. Experienced in precepting new staff and students, contributing to simulation training, and serving on key committees including respiratory therapeutics. Committed to advancing continuity of care, patient advocacy, and evidence-based practice—well-aligned with the Respiratory Navigator role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Valley Children’s Healthcare
Madera Ca
12.2007 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Provide comprehensive respiratory care Hospital wide NICU and PICU. Relief charge, critical care Lead.
- Administered therapeutic treatments and interventions to pediatric patients with respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective treatment outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Kaplan College
Modesto, CASkills
- Advanced ventilator management across neonatal and pediatric fields (conventional and high-frequency ventilation)
- Noninvasive respiratory support (CPAP, BiPAP, HFNC)
- Airway management, including intubation assistance, airway stabilization, and comprehensive tracheostomy care (device selection, ordering, and family education)
- Family-centered care, including participation in multidisciplinary care conferences
- Emergency response and resuscitation (Code Blue, Rapid Response; PALS, NRP)
- Neonatal and pediatric critical care (NICU/PICU respiratory management)
- Aerosolized medication delivery and pulmonary hygiene therapies
- Oxygen therapy and advanced delivery systems
- Hemodynamic and cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques
- Infection control practices and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention
- Electronic medical record documentation (Epic)
- Simulation-based training and clinical education
- Precepting and mentorship of staff and students (Powerful Precepting course completed)
- Multidisciplinary collaboration, including active participation in rounds and care planning
- Committee involvement, including Respiratory Therapeutics and quality improvement initiatives
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Valley Children’s Healthcare
12.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Kaplan College