Sylvia M. James-Finley, RT
Respiratory Therapist
1000 E 53rd St #117 Chicago Illinois, 60615About
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- Created a manual for parents as a reference for them to use at home as a guide in Spanish and Polish with help from an interpreter.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Blessed to be able to be the first respiratory therapist to successfully transition from neonatal intensive care to home ventilation on less then 5 kilos. Also to God for giving her the ability to learn and know how to make that transition. As well as the physicians and colleagues who helped her along the way.
Hobbies / Sports
- Horseback Riding, Golfing
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