Jennifer Baker
Respiratory Therapist
Richmond,KY
Summary
Begin a rewarding and fulfilling career as a Respiratory Therapist. Major areas of interest include adult acute care and neonatal/pediatric care. Skilled at client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Becoming experienced and knowledgeable in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Compassionate and detail-oriented and committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
EKG Technician/Respiratory Care Student
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Lexington, KY
10.2021 - Current
- Set up and maintain EKG equipment. Explain the function and process of EKG exams to patients prior to the test as well as ensuring that they are calm and relaxed during the process and always ensuring patient safety.
- Complete patient respiratory evaluations, safeguard patient health information and maintain high hospital safety standards.
- Assist with delivering aerosol and other inhalation therapies with equipment such as SVN, MetaNeb, and DPI.
- Provide education and assist with delivering various bronchial hygiene therapies such as PEP, Incentive Spirometry, Cough and Deep breathing, HFCWO, and Cough Assist.
- Other responsibilities include initiating: oxygen therapy, continuous and nocturnal oximetry and ensuring patient rooms are adequately stocked with necessary respiratory devices and equipment
- Operate laboratory diagnostic equipment: Beckman Coulter DxH 520 Hematology Analyzer Abbott ID NOW Rapid PCR COVID-19 and Influenza A&B Analyzer Aution Eleven AE-4022 Urinalysis Analyzer Abbott i-STAT1 Analyzer (BNP, TNI, CKMB, CHEM8)
Nurse Technician
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington, KY
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Primary responsibilities were to assist patients with basic personal care and mobility needs, perform routine specialized procedures such as venipuncture and sterile dressing changes under established protocols, educate and advise patients on specified medical issues within established parameters, practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods and perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY 08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY 08.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Spirometer reading
undefinedAdditional Information
U.S. Navy, Active Duty; Hospital Corpsman 1992-1996
U.S. Navy, Reserves; Hospital Corpsman 1996-1998
Certification
CET - EKG Technician
Timeline
EKG Technician/Respiratory Care Student
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Nurse Technician
University Of Kentucky Medical Center
01.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health Science
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2012 - 05.2014
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