Joshua Nichols

To find a career where I can utilize the concepts, information and tools that I have acquired during my education and experience in the field, in order to make a difference in my community and my patients' lives.

Respiratory Therapist at Honor Health Osborn (2023-06 – Present)

Provides respiratory care and assessment in inpatient, ICU, and ER settings with expertise in ventilator management and medication delivery.

• Patient care and assessment in Inpatient, ICU, and ER settings
• Ventilator management
• Time management
• Delivering scheduled medications

Respiratory Therapist at Adapt Health (2022-08 – 2023-06)

Provided home-based respiratory care education and equipment management for ventilator-dependent patients and their families.

• Educate family and caregivers in the use of ventilators and related equipment in a home setting
• Perform scheduled monthly visits to verify compliance
• Troubleshoot errors to keep equipment working at all times
• Coordinate with Sales Reps, Physicians and insurance to deliver optimal service

Respiratory Therapist / Vascular Access Technician at Banner Health (2019-02 – 2022-08)

Managed respiratory care in ICU settings and assisted with vascular access procedures including PICC and arterial line placement.

• Patient care
• Ventilator management in general and trauma neuro ICU
• Time management
• Delivering scheduled medications
• Assist and place PICC and Arterial lines

Respiratory Therapist at St Luke's Medical Center (2017-09 – 2019-02)

Delivered respiratory care and assessment in inpatient, ICU, and ER settings with focus on ventilator management.

• Patient care and assessment in Inpatient, ICU, and ER settings
• Ventilator management
• Time management
• Delivering scheduled medications

Respiratory Therapist at Hacienda Healthcare (2017-04 – 2017-10)

Provided respiratory care for pediatric and adult patients including tracheostomy care and ventilator management.

• Trach care
• Patient Assessment of Pediatrics and Adults
• Delivering scheduled medications
• Managing ventilator dependant patients
• Suctioning patients via inline system and sterile technique

Respiratory Therapy in Respiratory Therapy – Apollo College (2006-11 – 2008-07)