Lab Technician Patient Services
Resume:
LaShona Wallace-Hickman
RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist 33 years
Springfield, TN 37172
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Registered Respiratory Therapist with 33 years experience committed to Respiratory Care. Obtaining strong clinical and people skills.
Core Qualifications:
Areas of clinical experience include providing Respiratory Care in all areas. Specialize in: chronic illness, COPD, Asthma, Long term and acute care. ER, CCU, Medical Surgical floors & outpatient experience. Drug administration and dosage, including Aerosol Therapy and Metered Dose Inhalers. EKG and Holter Monitors
Ventilator experience in acute and long term care. Cardiac Stress Testing, EKG's and Hoter Monitoring. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CPR/BLS Certified
Pals Certified
NRP Certified
ABG Endorsed
All Up to Date
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trevecca Health Care Center - Nashville, TN
November 2018 to Present
Provide Respiratory Care Services in Long Term Setting. Ventilator Weaning and Tracheostomy Care. PRN Status.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
West Meade Place - Nashville, TN
February 2018 to Present
Provide Respiratory Care Services in Long Term Setting. PRN Status RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincare Holdings, Inc. - Nashville, TN
February 2017 to June 2018
RRT- Part Time to Prn. Working in a Long Term Ventilator Weaning Unit. Love Working with Patients in Long term Atmosphere. Educating Families and Patients on Trach Care. Weaning Patients from Vents & Sending them home. A Rewarding Job.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Healthcare - Nashville, TN
September 2015 to September 2017
RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist-PRN Status
Summit Medical Center - Hermitage, TN
February 2011 to February 2015
Provided Respiratory Care in MICU, SICU, Emergency Room, General Floor Care, Ventilator Care, EKG's, Holter Monitors, ABG Endorsed. RRT-Full-Time
NorthCrest Medical Center - Springfield, TN
March 2007 to February 2011
Provided Respiratory Care in all fields such as ER, CCU, Medical Surgical Units, and Out-patient services. Provided education and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Provided administration on Metered Dose Inhalers, Aerosol Therapy, and Chest Physiotherapy. Proficiency in obtaining arterial blood gases.
RRT-PRN/Part-time
Hendersonville and Portland Medical Center Hendersonville - Portland, TN February 2002 to March 2008
Provided Respiratory Care to patients in the Hospital setting. ER, CCU, Medical Surgical units and outpatient services. Cardiac Stress test, EKG, ABGs, and Holter Monitors. Worked on a PRN basis for Hendersonville Medical Center for 5 years. RRT-PRN Status
Hendersonville and Portland Medical Center Hendersonville - Gallatin, TN June 2006 to February 2007
Provided Cardiac Rehabilitation Services and Respiratory Care to outpatient, long term and short term patients.
RRT-PRN Status
Tennessee Christian Medical Center - Hermitage, TN February 2003 to May 2005
Providing Respiratory Care to patients in ER, CCU, and Medical Surgical Units. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. CRT/RRT
Tennessee Christian Medical Center - Madison, TN
March 1999 to May 2005
CRT-RRT: Full-Time
Provided Respiratory Care for Long term rehab patients and acute care. Cardiac Stress Testing, EKGs, ABGs, Holter Monitors, and9 Ventilator Care. Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems. ER, CCU, and Medical Surgical Units.
Sleep Lab Technician
Medical Arts Building - Bowling Green, KY
January 1999 to March 1999
Bowling Green, KY
CRT Sleep lab Tech
Worked temporarily in Pulmonary Medical Office Building providing Sleep Services as a Sleep Lab Technician.
CRT-PRN/Part-Time Status
Franklin Simpson/Medco Center Franklin - Bowling Green, KY July 1995 to December 1998
Franklin Simpson Medical Center ~ UPC Health Network providing Cardiac Rehab to local patients. Worked PRN to Full-time status at Medco Center Nursing home in Bowling Green, Ky. Traveled to Medco Centers in Franklin and Pembroke, Ky. PRN status at Hearthstone Place in Elkton, KY. Administered Respiratory Therapy to patients in long term care setting. Cardiac Rehabilitation for post op open heart patients affiliated with St. Thomas Hospital. Managed staff scheduling. CRT-PRN STatus
Mediplex Rehab Hospital - Bowling Green, KY
May 1995 to June 1998
Provided care for long term Ventilator patients. Post operative patients requiring Respiratory Care Services.
Physician assistance
Medical Center at Bowling Green - Bowling Green, KY February 1990 to July 1997
Bowling Green, KY
CRT-Certified Respiratory Care Practicioner
Worked at this facility while in Respiratory Therapy School. Part-time hours to full-time after graduation in 1991. Provided Respiratory Care to patients in short term and long term care. Areas worked: ER, CCU, ICCU, Open Heart Recovery, Pediatric, and Medical Surgical Units. Physician assistance performing Bronchoscopies. On-Call Status for Spirit ambulance, patient transport to local facilities. Education
Licence
Volunteer State Community College Gallatin - Gallatin, TN 2002
Vocational
Bowling Green Vocational College - Bowling Green, KY 1991
Skills
• Healthcare
• ACLS
• CPR
• Receptionist
• Documentation
• time management
• Scheduling
Certifications and Licenses
RRT
June 2019
ACLS
May 2018
PALS
September 2015
NRP
February 2017
Critical Care Experience 28 years
Class: RRT
BLS
February 2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
December 2018 to December 2020
Class: RRT
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