- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Driven
- Eager
- Committed
Olivia Byrd
Florence
Summary
Enthusiastic Respiratory Therapy Student with a solid foundation in aerosol medication delivery, low and high flow oxygen delivery, ABG analysis, and bronchial hygiene. Recognized for effective communication skills and dedication to enhancing patient care through teamwork and professional interactions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
McLeod Hospital
Florence, SC
01.2026 - 05.2027
- Performed basic patient assessments on patients.
- Documented using the EPIC charting system.
- Administered respiratory treatments to improve patient breathing and overall health outcomes.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with low flow devices, such as, a nasal cannula.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with high flow devices, such as, a Vapotherm and a large volume nebulizer.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, promptly reporting changes to supervising therapists.
- Conducted tests such as ABGs and PFTs.
- Performed bronchial hygiene by using in-line ballard suctioning.
- Administered manual ventilation during transportation.
- Provided non-invasive and invasive measures to patients with a Philips V60 and Maquet Servo-i.
- Conducted mucus clearance techniques, such as, CPT with a percussor.
- Instructed patients on mucus clearing devices, such as, a Acapella.
Respiratory Therapy Student
MUSC Hospital
Florence, SC
01.2026 - 05.2027
- Performed basic patient assessments on patients.
- Documented using the EPIC charting system.
- Administered respiratory treatments to improve patient breathing and overall health outcomes.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with low flow devices, such as, a nasal cannula.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with high flow on the Hamilton-C1.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, promptly reporting changes to supervising therapists.
- Conducted tests, such as, a ABG.
- Performed bronchial hygiene by using in-line ballard suctioning.
- Administered manual ventilation during transportation.
- Provided non-invasive and invasive measures to patients with a Hamilton-C1.
- Initiated mucus clearance machines, such as, MetaNeb.
- Instructed patients on mucus clearance devices, such as, a Acapella.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
Sumter, SC
01.2026 - 05.2027
- Performed basic patient assessments on patients.
- Documented using the EPIC charting system.
- Administered respiratory treatments to improve patient breathing and overall health outcomes.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with low flow devices, such as, a nasal cannula.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with high flow devices, such as, a Vapotherm.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, promptly reporting changes to supervising therapists.
- Conducted tests, such as, ABGs.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, promptly reporting changes to supervising therapists.
- Performed bronchial hygiene by using in-line ballard suctioning.
- Provided chest compressions to a patient.
- Provided non-invasive and invasive measures to patients with a Philips V60 and a Maquet Servo-i.
- Instructed patients on devices, such as, a Acapella and a MDI.
Respiratory Therapy Student
McLeod Hospital
Dillon, SC
01.2026 - 05.2027
- Performed basic patient assessments on patients.
- Documented using the EPIC charting system.
- Administered respiratory treatments to improve patient breathing and overall health outcomes.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with low flow devices, such as, a nasal cannula.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, promptly reporting changes to supervising therapists.
- Conducted tests such as PFTs and EKGs.
- Instructed patients on devices, such as, a Acapella and a MDI.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Hartsville, SC
01.2026 - 05.2027
- Performed basic patient assessments on patients.
- Documented using the MEDITECH charting system.
- Administered respiratory treatments to improve patient breathing and overall health outcomes.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with low flow devices, such as, a nasal cannula.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with high flow devices, such as, a Vapotherm.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, promptly reporting changes to supervising therapists.
- Conducted tests such as ABGs, PFTs, and EKGs.
- Performed bronchial hygiene by using in-line ballard suctioning.
- Provided non-invasive and invasive measures to patients with a Philips V60 and a Hamilton-C1.
- Conducted mucus clearance techniques, such as, CPT with a percussor.
Respiratory Therapy Student
MUSC Hospital
Marion, SC
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Performed basic patient assessments on patients.
- Documented using the EPIC charting system.
- Administered respiratory treatments to improve patient breathing and overall health outcomes.
- Initiated oxygen therapy with low flow devices, such as, a nasal cannula.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels, promptly reporting changes to supervising therapists.
- Conducted tests such as PFTs.
- Instructed patients on devices, such as, a Acapella and a MDI.
Receptionist
Extreme Fitness
Florence, SC
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Greeted and assisted members with inquiries, fostering a welcoming environment and enhancing my communication skills.
- Answered phone calls promptly.
- Navigated their computer system efficiently, improving my technologically skills.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC05-2027
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Aerosol medication delivery
- Patient assessment skills
- Bronchial hygiene therapy
- Medical record documentation
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Mechanical ventilation
- Pulmonary function testing
- EKG testing
- Airway clearance techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
Interests
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
McLeod Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2027
Respiratory Therapy Student
MUSC Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2027
Respiratory Therapy Student
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2027
Respiratory Therapy Student
McLeod Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2027
Respiratory Therapy Student
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
01.2026 - 05.2027
Respiratory Therapy Student
MUSC Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
Receptionist
Extreme Fitness
08.2023 - 02.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
Florence Darlington Technical College