Alisha Jones
Hanceville,AL
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Children's Hospital of Alabama, excelling in mechanical ventilation management and patient advocacy. Demonstrates a caring bedside manner and effective team collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality patient care. Skilled in emergency medical department and cardiovascular critical care unit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Alabama
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines, using iConnect and EPIC charting programs.
- Responded to emergency codes and traumas and immediately initiated treatment.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, positive pressure equipment, and inline with invasive and non invasive equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management during bedside procedures and intubations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Alabama
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained patient charts and information, using iConnect charting program.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Bookkeeper
Brooks' Place Child Advocacy Center
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, money logs, and petty cash.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Maintained personnel records related to request for, accrued, and taken leave time.
- Maintained inventory of all supplies, ordering, and purchasing as needed per Executive Directors approval.
- Prepared budget reports, prepared appropriate governmental reports, worked with auditors to meet requirements for non-profit company, and prepare and maintain fiscal grant reports.
- Kept minutes of all staff meetings.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05.2021
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Team collaboration
- Airway management
- Emergency medical care
- Treatment administration
- Caring bedside manner
- Mechanical ventilation management
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Alabama
06.2021 - 02.2025
Student Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital of Alabama
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bookkeeper
Brooks' Place Child Advocacy Center
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
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