Nikkia Torian

Knowledgeable Respiratory Care Practitioner with 15+ years of experience in acute care, critical care, long-term acute care, pulmonary rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home respiratory services. Experienced in ventilator management, weaning protocols, airway management, arterial blood gas analysis, patient and family education, emergency response, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Respiratory Therapist at HCA Healthcare (2023-01 – Present)

• Treat patients with acute and chronic respiratory disorders.
• Manage ventilators, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory equipment.
• Provide patient education and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.

Respiratory Therapist at PAM Health – Post Acute Medical (2022-04 – 2023-05)

• Administered nebulizer treatments and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Initiated weaning protocols, managed CPAP/BiPAP, Volara, cough assist, and tracheostomy care.

Respiratory Therapist at Lincare Healthcare (2019-10 – 2022-10)

• Provided respiratory care in skilled nursing facilities.
• Delivered DME, staff education, respiratory assessments, care plans, and respiratory equipment setup.
• Traveled 80–90% throughout assigned territory.

Respiratory Care Practitioner at RML Specialty Hospital (2013-10 – 2019-06)

• Performed ventilator weaning, trach care, ABGs, patient education, and critical care support.

Respiratory Care Practitioner at RML Specialty Hospital (LTACH) (2010-12 – 2012-03)

Respiratory Care Practitioner at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (2010-06 – 2010-12)

• Provided floor, ICU, and emergency respiratory care, ventilator management, asthma education, and physician rounds.

Respiratory Care Practitioner at Lutheran Hospital (2009-01 – 2010-02)

• Performed ABGs, ECGs, ventilator management, airway support, and emergency care.

Respiratory Technician at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital (2007-06 – 2008-12)

• Supported respiratory therapists with treatments, transports, trach care, and documentation.

Respiratory Care Practitioner at Ingalls Memorial Hospital (2006-05 – 2008-12)

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care – Malcolm X College (2007)