Alicia Massari
14 Mancil Road, Media
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in respiratory care. Demonstrates strong ability to work collaboratively within medical teams, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments. Adaptable and reliable in responding to evolving healthcare needs and challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist- Level III
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
- Worked in various areas of the hospital including: MICU, HVICU, TSICU, Neuro ICU, ED and general floor care.
- Assisted in Adult Trauma Alerts, Transports, Codes and Rapid Responses.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Performed as Charge Therapist when assigned. Duties included: preparing floor assignments, evaluation of staffing requirements, responding to all traumas, codes and rapid responses,
- Preceptor to new employees and student respiratory therapists.
- Developed and implemented annual Respiratory Therapy Skills Day.
- Worked on various projects to improve compliance and quality control.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Crozer Chester Medical Center
07.2004 - 04.2014
- Worked in various areas of the hospital including: MICU, CVU, STU, BTC, ED, Level III NICU and general floor care.
- Assisted in Infant, Pediatric and Adult Trauma Activations, Transports, Codes and Rapid Responses.
- Obtained, analyzed and interpreted ABGs and VBGs
- Performed as Charge Therapist when assigned. Duties included: preparing floor assignments, evaluation of staffing requirements, responding to all traumas, codes and rapid responses, blood gas machine maintenance and ordering of equipment.
- Assisted physicians with Routine, Stat and Interventional Bronchoscopy procedures.
- Performed bedside spirometry and PFTs.
- Performed outpatient and inpatient EKG's.
- Delivered Nitric Oxide to neonates and adults via the INOmax delivery system.
- Preceptor to new employees and student respiratory therapists.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA06-2004
Skills
- BLS certification from American Heart Association
- Experienced with EMR systems using EPIC
- Experienced with Puritan Bennett 840 and 980, Hamilton C6 and T1 ventilators
- Experienced with Philips Respironics V60/Vision and NKV-330 BiPAP machines
- Experienced with Philips Respironics Cough Assist and Hillrom Synclara Cough System
- Experienced with Philips Respirtech InCourage Airway Clearance System and Hillrom- TheVest
- Experienced with Windows and MacOS
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Affiliations
- AARC
- NBRC
- PSRC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist- Level III
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Crozer Chester Medical Center
07.2004 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Delaware County Community College
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