Christina Sharon
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Summary
Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Holy Name Hospital
Teaneck
05.2026 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
Respiratory Therapist
The Valley Hospital
Paramus
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
Rochelle Park
08.2024 - 01.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
Camden
03.2022 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Managed life support systems and monitored patients in all ICUs at 776-bed hospital.
- Skilled in bronchoscopy’s, bedside tracheostomy’s, bedside PFTs
- Provided respiratory care for patients on high flow, BiPAP/CPAP.
- Administered aerosolized medications and provided education to all patients.
- Set up and administered inhaled Epoprostenol and Nitric Oxide for patient treatment.
Respiratory Technician
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed cylinders, equipment, portable oxygen, and supplies to and from designated areas.
- Disassembles, cleans, processes, re-assembles, and tests equipment for operation.
- Performed minor preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
- Performs equipment rounds and ensures availability of equipment on units.
- Checks expiration dates of supplies.
- Performed minor preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment and referred equipment to Clinical Engineering when necessary.
- Carried out additional duties as assigned in the area of responsibility.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- CPR certified
- Communication
- Decision making
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Holy Name Hospital
05.2026 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
The Valley Hospital
05.2025 - 05.2026
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
03.2022 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2020 - 01.2024
Respiratory Technician
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
10.2019 - 11.2020
Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Community College of Philadelphia