Experience

Brightwood Career Institute

• Clinical Associate Professor

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Skills lab classroom instructor for cardiopulmonary techniques • Evaluated student competencies with respiratory care therapies and techniques • Coordinated student clinical rotations with associated hospital facilities • Onsite clinical instructor acting as liaison between the hospital facility and the students



Temple University Hospital

• Sr. Respiratory Therapist

  • Mar 1998 - Present

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Areas of expertise include burn unit, critical care unit, medical surgery unit, pulmonary rehabilitation working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations • Created flexible time schedule for a staff of 60 people at Temple University Hospital • Developed a new employee orientation checklist process • Demonstrate a strong desire to train new employees • Developed semi-annual continuing education seminars and workshops in the Respiratory Care Department for a staff of 94… Show more • Areas of expertise include burn unit, critical care unit, medical surgery unit, pulmonary rehabilitation working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations • Created flexible time schedule for a staff of 60 people at Temple University Hospital • Developed a new employee orientation checklist process • Demonstrate a strong desire to train new employees • Developed semi-annual continuing education seminars and workshops in the Respiratory Care Department for a staff of 94 therapists • Clinical liaison to medical groups and performed cross-departmental education • Perform prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions • Function as a clinical resource for achieving therapeutic goals with high risk patients with special cardiopulmonary dysfunctions • Consulted with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment care plans and procedures • Member of in-service education teams, infection control groups, and performance improvement programs Show less



Mercy Suburban Hospital

• Sr. Respiratory Therapist

  • Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

  Norristown, Pa • Perform routine respiratory care on patients, maintenance on respiratory care equipment. • Perform bedside spirometry and pulse oximetry via exertion. • Collect and analyze blood gases.



Hahnemann University Hospital

• Sr. Respiratory Therapist

  • Jan 2002 - Mar 2006

  Philadelphia, Pa • Perform routine respiratory care on patients, maintenance on respiratory care equipment. • Assist with trauma and codes. • Collect and analyze blood gases.