Alecia Hawkins
Rutherfordton
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise at Rutherford Regional Medical Center in airway management and ventilator optimization. Skilled in arterial blood gas analysis and effective communication, I enhanced patient outcomes through tailored care plans and quality assurance protocols, ensuring safety and comfort for patients with complex respiratory needs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT, Prn NIGHTS
Advent Health Polk
03.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance patient safety and improve therapy outcomes.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Optimized ventilator settings to maximize patient comfort while maintaining optimal gas exchange levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality respiratory care and executing physician-prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided effective airway management during emergency situations, contributing to successful resuscitation efforts.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
RRT
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
12.2011 - 01.2020
RRT
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
02.1986 - 05.2011
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC05-1986
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Intubation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS License - BLS-PALS-NRP
Timeline
RRT, Prn NIGHTS
Advent Health Polk
03.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
RRT
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
12.2011 - 01.2020
RRT
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
02.1986 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Spartanburg Community College