Nicole Sturdivant

Email: abpahe@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Florence

State: KY

Zip: 41042

Country: USA

Phone: 859-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 12 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing medical treatment to newborns with heart defects and heart transplants. Managed ventilator, intubated patients, drew from arterial lines, gave breathing treatments, and monitored through surgery Exceptional Substitute Teacher with strong communication skills and the drive to get students excited about learning. Specializes in creating a stimulating environment that helps students achieve their full potential.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY 1/2001 to 5/2003 (Respiratory Therapy)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 12 years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing medical treatment to newborns with heart defects and heart transplants. Managed ventilator, intubated patients, drew from arterial lines, gave breathing treatments, and monitored through surgery

Exceptional Substitute Teacher with strong communication skills and the drive to get students excited about learning. Specializes in creating a stimulating environment that helps students achieve their full potential.

Core Qualifications

Organizational skills

Patient-focused care

Computerized charting specialist

Problem resolution ability

CPR certification

Extensive medical terminology knowledge

NG tube insertion and removal

Diagnostic tools experience

Practiced in sterilization technique

Fluent in sign language

Understand all heart defects

Wound cleaning/care ability

Abides by infection control standards

Flow sheet charting skillfulness

Critical care expeirenceAdept in oxygen machine maintenance

Tracheotomy care

Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs

Patient positioning understanding

Competency in procedure development

Curriculum development

Critical thinker

Qualified in specimen collection/processing

Major surgery assistancePatient and family advocacy

Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver

can obtain ABG's

Critical care experienced

HIPAA compliance

Calm under pressure

Flexible and adaptive

Organizational development knowledge

IEPs knowledge

Standardized testing techniques

Experience

December 2011 to Current

Kenton County Schools Ft. Wright, KY

Substitute Teacher for Special Education

Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.Managed classrooms of 5 to 24 students during the absence of assigned teachers.Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.

December 2003 to October 2010

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cincinnati, OH

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.Provided patient education.Educated patients about their treatments. Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU.Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Education

2003 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY

Associate of Science Respiratory Therapy

Certifications

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support,Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Community Involvement

Council member on the Family Resource Center at River Ridge

Coordinator of Santa Toy Drive

Volunteer at the schools

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