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TRACEY LANE

Mancelona,MI

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30+ years' experience in ICU/PICU/NICU settings. Highly skilled in patient care, respiratory therapy techniques, and emergency response. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing environments, and delivering results. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure while ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. Highly knowledgeable in advanced respiratory equipment, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Catapult Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Worked in NICU/PICU at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
  • Worked with Servo U/Servo I, Drager Evita, V800, Babylog, Oscillator, NO, Heliox, CPAP/Bipap, Bubble CPAP, Flexitrunk
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Cerner charting system
  • 484 beds, Level I trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Concentric Staffing
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Working contract per-diem at St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.
  • All areas, Cerner charting system.
  • 576 beds, Level I trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AHS Staffing
03.2021 - 04.2023
  • Worked several travel contracts, MICU, SICU, PICU/Peds, ER, freestanding ER, vent management, intubation/extubation, Bipap, CPAP, HFNC, ABG's, treatments and airway management.
  • Working in Covid ICU, ER, ventilator management, proning, weaning, Code team while maintaining strict safety guidelines.
  • Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Cerner and Epic charting systems
  • Large hospitals with Level I trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AHS Staffing
02.2021 - 03.2021
  • Worked at Banner Thunderbird Hospital in Glendale, AZ, ICU, Covid, proning, EPO, vent management.
  • Cerner charting system.
  • 595 beds, level I trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prolink Healthcare
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Worked for the CA Dept. of Health, Covid ICU, ICU, Floors, ER, proning, ventilator management, in Moreno Valley, CA.
  • Maintained strict safety guidelines.
  • Cerner charting system.
  • 100 beds, level III trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Nuwest Healthcare
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Worked for FEMA Covid ICU, ICU, ER, Trauma, in Kalispell, MT.
  • Ventilator management, proning, NO, weaning and extubation, ABG's, Code team, EPO administration, Bipap, Cpap, HFNC.
  • Maintained strict safety guidelines.
  • EPIC charting system.
  • 330 beds, level III trauma
  • stabalize and transport patients

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked in Covid ICU, ER, ventilator management, proning, Nitric Oxide, Weaning, Code team while maintaining strict safety guidelines.
  • El Centro Hospital, 161 beds, Level IV trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

IMS Cardiology
03.2009 - 02.2020

Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.

  • Handled all delegated tasks, including exercise and nuclear stress testing, lexiscan and adenosine administration, holter monitoring, and ekg's.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
  • Worked with cardiopulmonary rehab and exercises for COPD/cardiac population.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Abrazo West Campus
03.2009 - 11.2019
  • Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
  • All aspects of acute care including ICU, CCU, ER, nursery and OB.
  • Arterial line insertion and management.
  • Hemodynamic monitoring and electrocardiograms.
  • Code team and lead experience.
  • 484 beds level I trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Express
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Travel Contract therapist in PICU and NICU at Children's Hospital of Orange County.
  • Worked with various ventilators, oscillators, nitric oxide and other specialty gases.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
  • Worked with cpap, bipap, vapotherm, hi-flow oxygen, abg's, cbg's, PEP, acapella, vest therapy.
  • 334 beds Level I trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist-travel

Maxim Healthcare
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • All aspects of pediatric care including PICU, NICU, ER, General Pediatrics as a travel therapist at Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Worked with Servo I, Drager, VIP, oscillators, nitric oxide and other specialty gases, cpap, bipap, abg's, cbg's, all other therapies as ordered.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • All areas of PICU/NICU, vent management, intubation assist, Code team, cardiac unit, trauma, ER, RSV, capillary gases, line draws, I-stat, Draege, Servo i, Oscillator, lead experience.
  • Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within the cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

PRCS Staffing
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Worked as a travel respiratory therapist for PRCS staffing.
  • Worked at Desert Samaritan Hospital and various hospitals around the valley in all areas including ICU, PICU, ER.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Children's First Home Healthcare
02.1998 - 12.1999
  • Worked for a home care company in clinical care, in-home evaluation and care of pediatric patients, ventilators, trach care, weaning, medication management, outpatient clinic, equipment management and troubleshooting.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
  • Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within the cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Munson Healthcare
03.1996 - 01.1998
  • Worked in all areas of acute care including ICU, ER, med/surg, code team
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on respiratory protocols and best practices for improved patient care.
  • Evaluated patients' respiratory conditions using diagnostic tools, ensuring accurate assessments and interventions.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Transport experience, Helicopter and fixed wing
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • 442 beds Level II trauma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

McLaren Health Care
04.1993 - 12.1994
  • Started as an EKG tech/stress tech and transitioned to respiratory after graduation, trained in ICU, Pediatrics, ER, OR.
  • Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within the cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
  • Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
  • 240 beds Level II trauma

Education

Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
05.1994

Skills

  • Sound clinical assessment skills
  • Accurate patient documentation
  • Troubleshooting expertise
  • Effective team cohesion
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Service excellence

  • Airway management
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Pediatric respiratory care
  • Arterial blood gas analysis

Certification

  • RRT, 1994
  • CO license, RTL0008002 2026-08-31
  • NC license, 12522 2025-08-31
  • HI license, RT-1681 2026-06-30
  • AZ license, 004640, 2026-05-18
  • FL license, 19119, 2027-05-31
  • ACLS, 2026-04-11
  • BLS, 2026-04-11
  • PALS, 2026-04-11
  • NRP, 2026-06-30

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Catapult Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - 06.2025

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Concentric Staffing
07.2021 - 04.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AHS Staffing
03.2021 - 04.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AHS Staffing
02.2021 - 03.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prolink Healthcare
01.2021 - 02.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Nuwest Healthcare
10.2020 - 12.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 09.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

IMS Cardiology
03.2009 - 02.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Abrazo West Campus
03.2009 - 11.2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Express
01.2007 - 01.2009

Registered Respiratory Therapist-travel

Maxim Healthcare
01.2006 - 01.2007

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2006

Registered Respiratory Therapist

PRCS Staffing
01.1999 - 01.2000

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Children's First Home Healthcare
02.1998 - 12.1999

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Munson Healthcare
03.1996 - 01.1998

Registered Respiratory Therapist

McLaren Health Care
04.1993 - 12.1994

Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lansing Community College