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PEDIATRIC/NEONATAL RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Career Focus

Proficient Registered Respiratory Therapist with thirteen years of clinical experience and two years of educator experience with a strong desire to give exceptional care to patients while growing in knowledge and skill.

Summary of Skills
  • Highly Organized and Efficient
  • Able to Respond Quickly to Crisis Situations
  • Able to Handle a Variety of Tasks Concurrently
  • Effective Communicator
  • Fast Learner
  • Always Friendly And Helpful
  • Excellent Time Management
Professional Experience
Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
June 1998 to Current WakeMed Hospital - Raleigh, NC
  • I currently work in all Pediatric/Neonatal areas. This includes the Pediatric General Floor, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Children's Emergency Department, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. My duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following.
  • Administering oxygen and aerosol therapy, CPT, and nasal and oral suctioning on the Pediatric General floor and Children's Emergency Department.
  • In Intensive Care Units I work together with physicians and nurses to manage critically ill patients. This includes mechanical ventilation, both conventional and high frequency, non-invasive ventilation, bubble CPAP, and Nitric Oxide therapy.
  • Heliox and Continuous Aerosol Therapy in PICU and Children's ED.
  • Respond to Pediatric Traumas, Code Blues, and Rapid Responses. Also, attend all high risk deliveries and C-Sections.
  • Perform arterial punctures, capillary punctures, and intubations.
  • Educating patients and families on the use of home medications and disease processes before discharge.
  • Attend moderate sedations and surgeries.
  • Precept students and new employees.
  • Assisting in adult respiratory care on General floors, Intensive care areas, and Adult Emergency Department when needed.
  • June 2006 to July 2008 I did not work for WakeMed.
Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care Educator
March 2012 to March 2014 WakeMed Hospital - Raleigh, NC
  • I was the first Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Educator therefore part of my job was shaping and creating the position. My duties and responsibilities include, but were not limited to the following.
  • Orienting new employees. Arranging their orientation schedules, instruction on the use of equipment, charting systems, and general duties.
  • Administered annual competencies to current employees.
  • Created learning modules for infrequently used or difficult equipment, along with scheduling learning opportunities.
  • Attended interdisciplinary meetings to improve education and relations with nursing and physicians.
  • Assisted in staffing needs and call.
  • Created and updated department policies.
  • Maintained employee records related to education and required certifications.
  • Assisted in supervisor duties during interim supervisor period.
Journeyman
August 2006 to August 2008 International Mission Board - Raleigh, NC
  • I lived in Thailand for approximately two years to serve and minister to the people of Thailand as a Journeyman for the International Mission Board.The following describes my time during those two years.
  • Studied language and culture in Bangkok for about a year and then moved to a smaller city for the remainder of my time.
  • Taught English at high schools in near by villages.We assisted local churches in their ministry and outreach.
  • Travel in and out of country was routine to maintain my visa and provided an excellent learning opportunity for organization and time management.
  • While a Journeyman I completed Master's Degree assignments and attended Master level Seminary classes once a year.
  • My time as a Journeyman was a two year learning experience in team work, problem solving, cultural sensitivity, and fiscal responsibility.
Education
Masters of Divinity : International Church Planting and Women's Studies, 2009 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Wake Forest, NC
  • Emphasis on Biblical Languages
  • Focus on Southeast Asia
Bachelor of Arts : Biblical Studies, 2003 Southeastern Collage at Wake Forest - Wake Forest, NC
Associate of Applied Science : Respiratory Care, 1999 Durham Technical Community College - Durham, NC
Professional Affiliations
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist- National Board of Respiratory Care
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist- North Carolina Respiratory Care Board
  • BLS and PALS certified through American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program through The American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Association of Respiratory Care member
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • WakeMed Hospital
  • International Mission Board

School Attended

  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Southeastern Collage at Wake Forest
  • Durham Technical Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
  • Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care Educator
  • Journeyman

Degrees

  • Masters of Divinity : International Church Planting and Women's Studies , 2009
    Bachelor of Arts : Biblical Studies , 2003
    Associate of Applied Science : Respiratory Care , 1999

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