Shelby Nugent

I’m a Registered Respiratory Therapist focused on neonatal care, where I manage oxygenation and ventilatory status for patients in a large-scale level IV NICU. I respond to high-risk deliveries as part of the NICU team to resuscitate when needed.

In my role, I operate and manage advanced respiratory support systems such as High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilator, High Frequency Jet Ventilator, Inhaled Nitric Oxide, Avea Ventilator, Servo-N Ventilator, BiPAP, Nasal CPAP, Bubble CPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannulas. I also manage continuous albuterol and deliver other nebulized drugs, monitor telemetry and oxygen saturation, and support airway-related emergencies throughout the NICU.

I work closely with interdisciplinary teams to collect and analyze blood gases using cord, arterial, or venous samples, and I help manage ventilator settings based on patient ventilatory and oxygenation status. I document in EPIC and maintain accurate records in patients’ electronic medical charts.

Before respiratory therapy, I built strong patient-service and workflow experience as a Clerical Associate in a coronary care setting and as a Customer Service Associate at Publix. I bring leadership qualities, organization, the ability to perform well under pressure, and attention to detail—backed by an Associate in Science in Respiratory Care, Basic Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program credentials.