Erika L. Huffman
12536 Langstaff Drive
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 462-6721
E-Mail: elhuffman@mindspring.com
URL: http://www.mouse-network.com/

Career Objective

Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking challenging position in a progressive hospital. Interested in position that encompasses all aspects of respiratory care.

Personal attributes include the ability to adapt to change, organizational skills, the desire to learn more, and the hope for future advancements.

Education

1990 - 1993 Respiratory Therapy Associate Degree Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH
1986 - 1990 Bishop Watterson High School Graduate Columbus, OH

Work Experience

2006 - Present Arnold Palmer Hospital, Orlando, FL
Respiratory Care Therapist - position requires work in all aspects of pediatric respiratory care
2001 - 2006 Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
Respiratory Care Therapist - position requires work in all aspects of respiratory care
1993 - 2002 The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Respiratory Care Therapist - position requires work in all aspects of respiratory care
1990 - 1993 Sizes Unlimited, Columbus, OH
Sales Associate

Qualifications

  • Charge Therapist
  • Member of Neonatal Intensive Care Core Team
  • Member of AARC
  • NRP, BLS, ACLS and PALS certification
  • Thoracic surgery weaning protocol
  • Ventilator management - 7200, Veolar, Amadeus, Emerson, Bear, Servo (300 & Servoi), 840, 760, Babylog, Infant Star, Sechrist, Sensormedics, VDR, Avea
  • Home ventilator experience - LP-6, LP-10, Bear 33
  • Transport ventilator experience - Bear Avian
  • Administration and instruction of hand-held nebs, IPPB, IPV, CPAP, BIPAP, MDI's Incentive Spirometry, PD&P, PFT's
  • Assist and assess endotracheal tube placement
  • Obtain and analyze ABG/electrolyte samples
  • TOF nerve stimulation
  • Passey Muir valve
  • ETCO2 set-up and monitoring
  • SICU, MICU and CCU experience
  • Trauma and code blue experience
  • Nitric oxide administration
  • Heliox therapy
  • Liquid ventilation
  • EKG experience
  • Bed-side trach experience
  • Arterial line insertion

Availability

Two weeks following acceptance of position.

References

Available upon request.