SHARON HICKS
JOHNSON CITY,TN
Summary
Licensed Respiratory Therapist with excellent clinical and communication skills. I have 30+ years experience in many areas of patient care, including neonatal and pediatric ICU at Copper Medical Center. Caring therapist skilled in communication, planning and problem-solving. Passion for and motivated to help diverse patients transform lives through effective treatment plans.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health System
Johnson City, TN
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
Asheville, NC
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated successful weaning from mechanical ventilation, utilizing progressive strategies tailored to each patient''s unique medical condition.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Wautaga Medical Center
Boone, NC
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Staff Therapist
Capital Health
02.2008 - 09.2020
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Staff Therapist
Cooper Medical Center
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
Staff Therapist
Pennsylvania Hospital
03.2000 - 05.2004
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Staff Therapist
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte
04.1998 - 04.2000
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Educated patients about their treatments
- Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
- Assessed patients and applied diagnostic skills to determine underlying causes.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure timely completion of patient records while maintaining confidentiality requirements.
- Coordinated with community partners to expand access to therapeutic services for underserved populations in the area.
- Educated patients and families on conditions and treatment plans.
Staff Therapist
Suburban General Hospital
05.1982 - 03.1988
- Facilitated patient care in the ICU and routine patient floors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Gwynedd-Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.1992
Skills
- Adult critical care
- Neonatal critical care
- Extensive ER experience
- Noninvasive Ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Ethical Practice
Activities
American Association of Respiratory Care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health System
02.2024 - 11.2024
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 01.2024
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Wautaga Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2023
Staff Therapist
Capital Health
02.2008 - 09.2020
Staff Therapist
Cooper Medical Center
03.2006 - 04.2008
Staff Therapist
Pennsylvania Hospital
03.2000 - 05.2004
Staff Therapist
Carolinas Medical Center
04.1998 - 04.2000
Staff Therapist
Suburban General Hospital
05.1982 - 03.1988
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Gwynedd-Mercy University