NADIA DONOHOE, BA, RCP, RRT

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Irvine, CA, 92612

adn4fu@r.postjobfree.com

949-***-****

A Respiratory Therapist position within a leading medical facility which offers a high level of

challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity for continued career growth.

● Has more than twenty years of top, diversified experience.

● Strong background in many areas including respiratory therapy, patient assessment,

ventilator management, Pulmonary Function Testing, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, patient

advocacy, clinical trial research, and patient relations.

● Hard working, driven, and dedicated, while highly-experienced in all aspects of respiratory

therapy work, and thoroughly familiar with healthcare practices, standards, and protocols. ●

Well-versed in working with a large and diverse patient population, and has worked

extensively with neonatal, infant, toddler, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

populations.

● Firmly committed to providing the highest levels of patient care, support, and services.

● Knowledge of computers, working with various Electronic Medical Charting software,

including Epic, Meditech, Citrix, Cerner, and McKesson Paragon.

● Speaks English and Farsi/Dari fluently.

PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care Units/Emergency/Trauma/Floor

Therapy (12/2020-3/2021) Responsible for performing respiratory therapy, evaluating patient

responses, ventilator management, educating patients and families, and all aspects of

patient relations. Handled all areas of respiratory care and therapy.

Served a diverse patient population.

SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, Lynwood, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care Units/Emergency/Trauma/Floor

Therapy (5/2020-11/2020) Responsible for performing respiratory therapy, evaluating patient

responses, ventilator management, educating patients and families, and all aspects of

patient relations. Handled all areas of respiratory care and therapy.

Served a diverse patient population.

NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL LONG ISLAND, Mineola, New York

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care Units/Emergency/Trauma/Floor

Therapy (4/2020-5/2020) Responsible for performing respiratory therapy, evaluating patient

responses, ventilator management, educating patients and families, and all aspects of

patient relations. Handled all areas of respiratory care and therapy.

Served a diverse patient population.

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY IRVINE, Irvine, California

Residential Real Estate Consultant – (9/2019-4/2020)

ORANGE COUNTY GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER, Santa Ana, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care Units/Emergency/Trauma/Floor

Therapy (7/2016-9/2019)

Responsible for performing respiratory therapy, evaluating patient responses, ventilator

management, educating patients and families, and all aspects of patient relations. Handled

all areas of respiratory care and therapy.

Served a diverse patient population.

MEDISCAN NURSING SERVICES, Woodland Hills, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Intensive Care Units/Emergency/Trauma/Floor Therapy/PFT

(8/2013-Present) Responsible for conducting respiratory therapy, patient response evaluation,

managing ventilators, patient and family education, quality assurance, and patient relations.

Ensured the timely delivery of respiratory care, and worked with physicians in determining

patient cardiopulmonary status.

Provides the highest levels of respiratory care, and ensures that all physician orders are

adhered to.

Assignments have included UCLA PFT & Exercise Lab, Glendale Memorial Hospital NICU

and Kaiser Permanente PFT lab and Adult Critical Care

REVA AIR AMBULANCE, INC., San Diego, California

Flight RT (2014-2016)

Responsible for assisting with the transport of in-flight respiratory patients, patient response

evaluation, ventilator management, patient and family education, quality assurance, and

patient relations. Works on Learjet and other aircrafts. Works both domestic and

international flights. Serves a large and diverse patient population.

Has traveled on assignments throughout the world.

ASSOCIATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INC., Culver City, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist (1992-2016)

Responsible for respiratory therapy, evaluating patient responses, ventilator management,

patient relations, and other related assignments. Served as Pulmonary Function and

Exercise Lab Lead Therapist at LAC+USC.

Works with a broad and diverse patient population.

Has worked at Los Angeles County USC, UCLA, Kaiser-Permanente, and other leading

medical facilities.

KINDRED HOSPITAL OF THE SOUTH BAY, Gardena, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Adult Critical Care Units/Floor Therapy

(2010-2013) Responsible for performing respiratory therapy, evaluating patient

responses, ventilator management, educating patients and families, and all aspects

of patient relations. Handled all areas of respiratory care and therapy.

Served a diverse patient population.

Additional Work History:

· SHORELINE AMBULANCE, Huntington Beach, California

Lead Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Transport (2010-2011)

· CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY, Orange, California

Lead Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics & Neonatal Floor Therapy (2007-2008)

· PROGEN, INC., Irvine, California

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Technician (1998-2007)

· HOAG HOSPITAL, Newport Beach, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult & Neonatal Critical Care Units, PFT Lab & Emergency Dept.

(1998-2001)

· CHILDREN’SHOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles, California

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit (1998-1999)

· DR. WEINSTEIN PEDIATRICS ALLERGY & ASTHMA, Huntington Beach, California

Clinical Research Coordinator – Pediatric Clinical Trial Research (1996-1998)

· UCI MEDICAL CENTER, Orange, California

Relief Lead Respiratory Therapist – Adult & Pediatric Critical Care Units, Burn Unit & Trauma

(1990-1996)

Additional Experience

CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE, Garden Grove, California

Respiratory Care Program Instructor (2010-2011)

EDUCATION

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Irvine, California

Bachelor of Business Administration and Leadership, 2013.

ORANGE COAST COLLEGE, Costa Mesa, California

Completed Respiratory Care Practitioner Program.

PROCEDURE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

· Procedures include assist with intubations, A-line insertion, thoracentesis, bronchoscopy,

chest tube placement, high-risk infant delivery, C-Section, meconium, and premature infant

delivery

· Ventilator Management: Viasys Oscillator 3100, Servo I and 300, Infant Star, Seachrist, Avea,

Vela, Puritan Bennett 7200840 and 980, Bird VIP, Aladdin, Espirit, Avian Transport Vent, V60

and Vision BIPAP, LTV 1000 & 1200.

· Monitoring Management: Transcutaneous Monitor, Apnea Monitor,

Capnography, and Hemodynamic.

· Bedside Procedures and Testing: Extubation, ABG, VBG, CBG, PFT, CPT, IPPB, and EKG.

professional certifications

· Respiratory Care Practitioner License

· Registered Respiratory Therapist

· BCLS

· NRP

· PALS

· ACLS

· Los Angeles Fire Card

· Prehospital Trauma Life Support

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