This document is a resume for Apryl J. Dixon that summarizes her professional experience and qualifications. She has over 10 years of experience as a respiratory therapist in critical care units. She also has experience conducting medical research and working as a medical office assistant. Her education includes a bachelor's degree in health and human sciences with a focus on respiratory therapy.

1. APRYL J. DIXON
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Performed a variety of duties in Critical Care Units such as cardiac/vascular,
pulmonary, trauma, neurological, medical and surgical with high-acuity patients.
 Capable medical office researcher with experience in medical patient filing, checking
lab reports, and handling patient in-take.
 Post-Baccalaureate training and professional experience are enhanced by the following
skills and qualities.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Management Skills: Performed respiratory therapies in a timely manner, ensuring
adequate patient care and acted as resource advisor for other therapist. Daily interaction
with patients and colleagues.
Analytic Skills: Possess exceptional problem- solving skills, innovative and resourceful
work style.
Technical Skills: Applied research skills in healthcare using PubMed, and expert in
respiratory science utilizing various medical software: Citrix, Cerner Powerchart, and
EPIC. Proficiency in computer software using Microsoft Office.
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA,
BS- Health and Human Sciences, Respiratory Therapy - May, 2011
Registered Respiratory Therapist - March, 2011
Certified Respiratory Therapist - March, 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Exceptional Transcription & Business Solutions, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
01/08 - Present
Transcriptionist/Virtual Assistant (PRN)
 Apply office management skills, addressing business-related issues and making
recommendation to existing client base and prospective sub-contractors.
 Edit dissertations and theses.
 Edit focus groups and interview transcripts for Public Health projects and other files
from audio recordings.
 Straight-type documents using MS Word.

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Emory Healthcare – Atlanta, GA (500+ bed hospital)
01/14 – 06/15
Respiratory Therapist
 Performed a variety of duties in Critical Care Units such as heart, neurological,
medical and surgical with high-acuity patients.
 Collaborated with healthcare team assisting and evaluating treatment plans.
 Recommended appropriate requirement for treatment, such as type, method and
duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, etc.
 Obtained arterial blood gases; perform ABG interpretation, airway management,
patient assessment, analysis and monitoring of gas exchange, basic therapeutics,
bronchoscopy, and bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques.
 Managed ventilators, including daily weaning assessment, extubation, setting
up/breaking down, deceleration of care.
 Managed ABG laboratory as core blood gas leader, running ABG samples on blood gas
machines for entire hospital.
 Utilized Cerner Powerchart for charting patient information.
Inova Fairfax Hospital – Falls Church, VA (800+ bed hospital)
01/13 – 01/14
Respiratory Therapist
 Performed respiratory care therapies and diagnostic services to pediatric and adult
population.
 Assisted with tracheotomies in Critical Care Units.
 Performed respiratory care therapies and diagnostic services to pediatric and adult
population.
 Collaborated with healthcare team assisting and evaluating treatment plans.
 Recommended appropriate requirements for treatment, such as type, method and
duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, etc.
 Obtained arterial blood gases; perform ABG interpretation, airway management,
patient assessment, analysis and monitoring of gas exchange, basic therapeutics,
bronchoscopy, and bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques.
 Managed ventilators, which include daily weaning assessment, extubation, setting
up/breaking down, deceleration of care.
 Utilized EPIC format for charting patient information.
Emory Healthcare – Atlanta, GA (500+ bed hospital)
06/11 – 9/12
Respiratory Therapist
 Performed a variety of duties in Critical Care Units such as heart, neurological,
medical and surgical with high-acuity patients.
 Collaborated with healthcare team assisting and evaluating treatment plans.
 Recommended appropriate requirement for treatment, such as type, method and
duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, etc.
 Obtained arterial blood gases; perform ABG interpretation, airway management,
patient assessment, analysis and monitoring of gas exchange, basic therapeutics,
bronchoscopy, and bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques.

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Emory Healthcare – Atlanta, GA (500+ bed hospital) - Continued
06/11 – 9/12
Respiratory Therapist
 Managed ventilators, including daily weaning assessment, extubation, setting
up/breaking down, deceleration of care.
 Rapid response team participation and resuscitation.
 Managed ABG laboratory as core blood gas leader, running ABG samples on blood gas
machines for entire hospital.
Centerville Medical Center (affiliated with DeKalb Medical Hospital) - Atlanta, GA
09/06 – 05/09
Research Processor
 Filed patient charts, checked lab reports, handled faxes and mail-outs.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Whistle N Wags - Atlanta, GA
2009-Present
Owner/Pet Sitter (PRN)
• Explain service agreement, care procedure, and assessment of pet.
 Dispense and administer medication when instructed by pet owner
 Document specific instructions from home owners about handling the house in their
absence.
 Ascertain appropriate lockdown services at the end of the day by securing windows
and doors.
 Adhere to any instructions for the animals care as left by the owners.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE- INTERNSHIP
Fusion Sleep – Suwanee, GA
04/11 – 05/11
Clinical Student (Internship)
 Assisted nurse practitioner with sleep medicine in clinic.
 Assisted in overnight laboratory sessions, monitoring and patient support, PSG, CPAP,
adaptive servo-ventilation PAP, pediatric PSG with EtCo2, application and
polysomnography.

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Emory Healthcare – Atlanta, GA
08/10 – 05/11
Clinical Student (Internship)
 Assisted respiratory staff in various Critical Care Units with high-acuity patients.
 Collaborated with healthcare team assisting and evaluating treatment plans.
Recommended appropriate requirements for treatment, such as type, method and
duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, etc.
 Obtained arterial blood gases, assisted in procedures such as ABG interpretation,
airway management, patient assessment, analysis and monitoring of gas exchange,
basic therapeutics, bronchoscopy, and bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques.
 Managed ventilators, which included daily weaning assessment, extubation, setting
up/breaking down, deceleration of care.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite – Atlanta, GA
02/11 – 02/11
Clinical Student (Internship)
 Assisted respiratory staff in PICU with high-acuity patients.
 Worked with doctors and specialist listening to breath sounds.
 Obtained capillary blood gases, assisted in procedures such as CBG interpretation,
airway management, patient assessment, analysis and monitoring of gas exchange,
basic therapeutics and bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques in PICU.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston – Atlanta, GA
01/10 – 06/10
Clinical Student (Internship)
 Assisted respiratory staff in patient care by measuring vital signs, administering
treatments and monitoring patient conditions.
 Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in
therapy.
HONORS, AWARD AND MEMBERSHIP
Emory University Hospital - 2011-2012
 Co-chair of Unit Practice Council for Respiratory Department
AARC Member- 2011-Current
Secretary- Respiratory Therapy Club- 2010-2011
CaribSA GSU- 2010-2011
Hands on Atlanta- 2006- 2010
HOPE scholarship, awarded by the state of Georgia- 2007-2011

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PRESENTATIONS
Case Studies –
“Unlocking COPD and Lung Transplant”
Presented as clinical information to the Respiratory class of Respiratory Therapy at
Georgia State University, November 2010
“The Unveiled Disease: Sickle Cell Disease”
Presented as clinical information to the Respiratory class and professors of Respiratory
Therapy at Georgia State University, April 2010
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Top Dogg K-9 Foundation - 12/2015 - Present
 Implementation for content using Google optimization.
 Grant Research.
 Edited documents. Created promotional documents.
 Updated social media posts.
Northside Hospital Sunset Stroll - July 2015
July Sarcoma Awareness
People You Need to Know Magazine - April 2014
Global Summit- 4th
Annual Helping Women Succeed Spring Empowerment Summit
 Event Assistant, distributing flyers, and networking with participants.
American Cancer Society – May 2011
Relay for Life
Good Samaritan House - Atlanta, GA - 2007- 2008
 Helped feed the homeless, provided necessary toiletries.
AIDS Walkathon – 2009, 2008
Emory Healthcare of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Teen Volunteer – Summer 2006
 Contributed 60 hours – rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational, pre-operative
department.