SIDNEY SMITH
Marysville
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with more than 8 years of experience providing care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart patients in a high-acuity children’s hospital. 4 years of experience as an ECMO Specialist caring for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart patients, including management of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Experienced in precepting new staff and students and serving as Charge Respiratory Therapist as needed. Demonstrates strong teamwork and adaptability, building positive working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Completed the Lead for Care Leadership Program and interested in continuing to grow in leadership and healthcare management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist
Norton Children’s Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Provide respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult congenital heart patients.
- Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced support, including mechanical ventilation, ECMO, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
- Serve as Charge Respiratory Therapist as needed.
- Precept new respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy students.
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement efforts and maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
Lead Phlebotomist
Floyd Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2017
- Assisted with daily workflow and staffing assignments.
- Collected blood specimens while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Trained new employees on phlebotomy procedures and department expectations.
- Maintained compliance with laboratory and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Newberry College
08.2026
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Charlestown High School
01.2011
Skills
- Respiratory care and critical care management
- ECMO support
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Staff training and precepting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workflow and staffing support
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Kentucky Respiratory Therapist License
- Indiana Respiratory Therapist License (In Process)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist / ECMO Specialist
Norton Children’s Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Lead Phlebotomist
Floyd Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Charlestown High School
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Newberry College
Leadership Development
- Lead for Care Leadership Program
- Completed leadership training focused on communication, team development, healthcare operations, and patient-centered care.