Ciara J. Small
Louisville
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist skilled with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Valuable healthcare professional with strong ability to work collaboratively within medical teams, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, therapeutic treatments and discharge planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
U of L Jewish Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
IU Health University and Methodist Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- - Collaborate daily with team members to ensure proper patient care.
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Respiratory Therapist- Staff
Baptist Memorial Hospital- Restorative Care
04.2019 - 03.2022
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- - Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers.
Respiratory Therapist- Staff
Select Specialty Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2020
- - Assist in administrative duties and assigning tasks to staff.
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- - Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers.
Respiratory Therapist- Clinical Internship
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women - NICU
01.2018 - 05.2018
- - Provided support to clinical preceptor.
- - Assisted in all ventilator management and respiratory protocols.
- - Worked alongside clinical preceptor and other staff to provide treatment and therapy to all patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist University Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2018
- - Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- - Assesses, evaluates results, and implements complex methods of providing care.
Education
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
The University of Memphis
Memphis08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Management
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Southaven05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Southaven05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Horn Lake High School
01.2008
Skills
- Self-motivated Highly organized Exceptional communication and leadership skills Complex problem solver Team leader Positive work ethic Experienced with direct employee supervision and management Passionate and Caring Strong analytical skills Excellent verbal and written skills Exceptional office management skills Proficient in software applications of Microsoft Office Typing speed of 50 WPM
- Actively participate in patient discharge planning Perform proper evaluations and tasks to determine the next best level of care for patients Provide resources to the patient and family for additional information regarding patient care Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create the proper discharge plan of a patient
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Professional bedside manner
- Medical record documentation
- Clinical leadership
- Mechanical ventilation management
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist- TN
Number: 6716 Expires: 2025-11-30
- Registered Respiratory Therapist- AR
Number: RCP-4499 Expires: 2025-11-30
- Registered Respiratory Therapist- AL
Number: 5546 Expires: 2025-10-31
- Registered Respiratory Therapist- FL
Number: RT22042 Expires: 2025-05-31
- Registered Respiratory Therapist- KY
Number: 9542 Expires: 2026-01-30
- Registered Respiratory Therapist- IN
Number: 30010863A Expires: 2025-12-31
- Registered Respiratory Therapist: RRT
Expires 2026-08
- Basic Life Support: BLS
Expires 2025-10
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support: ACLS
Expires 2027-03
- Pediatric Advance life Support: PALS
Expires 2026-10
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
U of L Jewish Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
IU Health University and Methodist Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapist- Travel
Unity Health-White County Medical Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapist- Staff
Baptist Memorial Hospital- Restorative Care
04.2019 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist- Clinical Internship
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women - NICU
01.2018 - 05.2018
Respiratory Therapist- Staff
Select Specialty Hospital
10.2016 - 08.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist University Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Horn Lake High School
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Management
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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