Erica Wright
Registered Respiratory Therapist/ Neonatal Pediatric Specialty
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with over 8 of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Including 6 years of Neonatal Transport. Also 3 years of adult instruction and assistance in operation and maintenance of Cpap/ Bipap home use for sleep apnea. Adept in working with, and operating equipment for critically ill, acute, and chronic respiratory illnesses and disorders. Bringing forth the ability to maintain professionalism and a focused mind in high-pressure scenarios. Committed to helping patients have the best outcomes, using all education and skill sets for their treatment period to have the best quality of life possible.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
RRT
IU Health Metro Region
12.2024 - Current
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall patient satisfaction with respiratory care services.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Driver
Jimmy Johns
01.2017 - 08.2024
- Delivered meals to customer's at their place of work, school (delivering to entire Butler University), or residence using customer service skills and effective communication that increased business and reputation of our drivers.
- Developed increased patience, consideration, and very safe driving skills as I had been for about 4 years (since Covid-19) to date, delivering to entire service area in rush hour as the only driver staffed. Have gained excellent time management skills during this time, while not ever compromising anyone's safety, having never had any accidents or citations.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining on-time delivery performance rates.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Meritus Health Equipped for Life
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Reviewed patient sleep study results to evaluate insurance requirements, for physician orders for home CPAP/BIPAP.
- Scheduled appointments with patients at office to review, usage, cleaning, and operating instructions with the patients who qualified for equipment for home use during sleep.
- Evaluated chip card results from devices to recommend to physician any adjustment in settings along with possible mask changes for increasing patient compliance.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall patient satisfaction with respiratory care services.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, Virginia
03.2006 - 03.2012
- Created appropriate treatment plans for neonates requiring invasive and non-invasive respiratory support.
- Worked as part of team, communicating with the neonatologist, nurse practitioners, and the nurses to care for these treatment plans.
- Performed basic and complex respiratory care procedures, such as performing intubation, surfactant administration, arterial blood gases, and chest tube insertion for patients in the NICU.
- Attended, along with an RN all vaginal delivery births, as well as cesarean sections regardless of expected complications. Was responsible for all airway and respiratory intervention when needed upon birth, and APGAR scoring.
- On NICU transport team, along with one RN, and Nurse Practitioner from NICU to travel on critical care ambulance to outlaying hospital sites to effectively stabalize, and run all respiratory equipment needed, for safe transport to our NICU.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2002 - 02.2005
- Worked in collaboration with Physicians, Residents, Interns, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses to create effective treatments plans for critically ill infants in NICU, as well as acute and chronically ill children, on pediatric care units.
- Worked to treat patients with respiratory issues, as well as educate parents.
- Handled all clinical applications of respiratory care.
- Assessed the pulmonary status of patients and reviewed their medical charts and performed in-depth physical examinations.
- Tested, operated, and maintained ventilators, oscillators, jet ventilators, CPAP and BIPAP, by applying all relative diagnostic results, to best care for the patient.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Education
Associate's Degree - Respiratory Care
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN05-2002
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 05.2001 -
Skills
- Communication
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Operation and Application of Respiratory Care
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Highly Dependable
Patient education
Respiratory equipment setup
Ethics and professionalism
Patient and caregiver education
Clinical decision making
Home care support
Verbal and written communication
Team collaboration
Patient and family advocacy
End-of-life care
Strong clinical judgment
Caring bedside manner
Regulatory compliance
Certification
Indiana respiratory care practitioner
Timeline
NRP advanced provider certification
07-2025
ACLS certification
06-2025
PALS certification
04-2025
Indiana respiratory care practitioner
12-2024
BLS certification
12-2024
RRT
IU Health Metro Region
12.2024 - Current
Driver
Jimmy Johns
01.2017 - 08.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Meritus Health Equipped for Life
04.2012 - 03.2015
NBRC Neonatal Pediatric Specialist
05-2010
NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Winchester Medical Center
03.2006 - 03.2012
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
11-2002
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riley Hospital for Children
06.2002 - 02.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
05.2001 -
Associate's Degree - Respiratory Care
Ivy Tech Community College