Catrina Dixon
Swansboro
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist delivering exceptional patient care and therapeutic interventions. Committed to excellence in respiratory care, collaboration, and adaptability, with a track record of improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical assessment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carteret Healthcare
Morehead City
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health
Lexington
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center
Thomasville
12.2017 - 01.2022
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Medical Unit Secretary
Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center
Thomasville
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
- Managed unit call reception and routed calls to correct department.
- Maintained strong and trusting rapport with patients and all healthcare staff to build relationships.
- Reviewed patient records to check accuracy of information and implement updates.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
- Monitored unit supply levels and notified management of ordering needs.
Client Service Specialist
SunTrust Banks Inc
Denton
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Built sustainable client relationships built on trust by applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Managed and updated physical and digital client account information to keep records accurate and current.
- Greeted incoming customers to provide immediate, friendly and knowledgeable support.
- Received and submitted payments, updated account information and provided receipts.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments based on customer availability.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Supported clients by handling service requests, answering questions and acting as consistent resource.
Assistant Manager-Part Time
Yankee Candle
Winston-Salem
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
Assistant Store Manager
Aveda Lifestyle Store
Winston-Salem
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
- Assisted customers, answered questions and resolved problems for stellar customer service.
- Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction.
Assistant Store Manager
Cache'
Winston-Salem
05.2007 - 10.2012
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit, and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Conducted analysis to address productivity and improve employee morale.
- Assisted customers, answered questions and resolved problems for stellar customer service.
- Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified employees to provide top-quality service.
- Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets and directing sales signage placement.
- Created engaging merchandise presentations to motivate impulse purchases.
Assistant Store Manager
Aveda Lifestyle Store
Winston-Salem
07.2002 - 05.2007
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit, and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Conducted analysis to address productivity and improve employee morale.
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
- Assisted customers, answered questions and resolved problems for stellar customer service.
- Oversaw inventory receiving, stocking, pricing and returns by coordinating with vendors and directing employees.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified employees to provide top-quality service.
- Coordinated merchandising by planning floor layouts and displays, guiding resets and directing sales signage placement.
- Analyzed inventory trends to guide product ordering and develop sales promotions to minimize overstock.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05.2013
General Education Credits
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NCHigh School Diploma -
Sheets Memorial Christian School
Lexington, NC05.2002
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Strong clinical judgment
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Working collaboratively
- Care plan management
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- NRP Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carteret Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health
01.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center
12.2017 - 01.2022
Medical Unit Secretary
Novant Health, Thomasville Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2017
Client Service Specialist
SunTrust Banks Inc
01.2014 - 03.2015
Assistant Manager-Part Time
Yankee Candle
12.2013 - 10.2014
Assistant Store Manager
Aveda Lifestyle Store
10.2012 - 12.2013
Assistant Store Manager
Cache'
05.2007 - 10.2012
Assistant Store Manager
Aveda Lifestyle Store
07.2002 - 05.2007
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Stanly Community College
General Education Credits
Forsyth Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Sheets Memorial Christian School