Heather Sullivan
Moorpark
Summary
Committed and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with experience in both pediatric and adult care settings. Skilled in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing emergency respiratory care efficiently. Strengths include strong analytical abilities to evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on patient responses. Contributed to improving patient outcomes through diligent application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaborative healthcare team engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica
06.2013 - Current
- Over 10 years of experience in all areas of inpatient care including ED, ICU, Pediatrics and floor care.
- Proficient in assisting in bronchoscopy procedures, intubations, ABG draws and analysis, Ventilator Management, airway clearance equipment and education.
- Recognized for outstanding CICARE with patients and staff.
- Over 5 years experience in outpatient care working in busy pediatric asthma clinics performing PFTS and working side-by-side with MDs.
- Proficient in V60 Bipap, PB980 Ventilator, HFNC, IPV, Metaneb, Aerobika, Incentive Spirometry, and EPIC software.
- Managing mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provides therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA02-2012
Skills
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Bronchoscopy assistance
- Airway clearance techniques
- Patient education
- Ventilator management
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Assisting in Intubations
- Pediatric PFT’s
- BLS certified
- PALS certified
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UCLA Medical Center
06.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Science
Concorde Career College