Nicolette smith
hampton
Summary
Results-driven Registered Respiratory Therapist with critical care expertise and a strong focus on emergency procedures. Known for adaptability in crisis situations, effectively monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Prepared and maintained respiratory equipment for patient use.
- Educated patients on proper use of inhalers and nebulizers.
- Collaborated with nurses to ensure optimal patient care and comfort.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Lufkin
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Advanced ventilator management: Initiate and adjust mechanical ventilation using lung-protective strategies (low tidal volumes, appropriate PEEP), while closely monitoring compliance, plateau pressures, and blood gases.
- Oxygenation and airway support: Manage high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation, and invasive airways; ensure proper humidification, suctioning, and secretion clearance to maintain airway patency.
- Proning collaboration: Assist with and monitor prone positioning to improve oxygenation, ensuring ventilator safety, securing tubing, and a rapid response to desaturation or airway issues.
- Frequent respiratory assessment: Perform ongoing evaluations of breath sounds, chest rise, ABGs, ventilator waveforms, and patient–ventilator synchrony to detect deterioration early.
- Infection control and equipment safety: Adhere strictly to PPE protocols, use viral filters, minimize circuit disconnections, and properly clean and maintain respiratory equipment.
- Interdisciplinary communication: Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and ICU staff to adjust respiratory plans of care, participate in rounds, and support timely clinical decision-making.
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
BSW
Dallas
08.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
HCA Houston
Houston
12.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
Loredo Medical Center
Laredo
06.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
Harlem Hospital
New York
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Piedmont Fayette
Fayetteville
06.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta
01.2017 - 06.2019
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA12-2016
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care
- Equipment maintenance
- Therapeutic intervention
- Clinical documentation
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Emergency care procedures
- Critical care expertise
- Adaptability in crisis
- Time management
- Endotracheal intubation
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Children's Hospital Colorado
01.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
Woodland Heights Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
BSW
08.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
HCA Houston
12.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
Loredo Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Covid ICU
Harlem Hospital
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Piedmont Fayette
06.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
01.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Southern Crescent Technical College