Brooke DeJournett
Akron,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio
04.2024 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
Behavioral Observer
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored and documented the performance of the patient in a secure medical hold area.
- Providing a safe environment for patients.
- Reporting safety concerns, errors, and near misses to the appropriate RN.
- Participating in system improvement initiatives to prevent errors.
- Providing evidence-based care, as applicable to the role.
Respiratory Therapist
MetroHealth System
Cleveland, OH
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Understands etiology, anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of common cardiopulmonary diseases.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Ability to function within the In-patient respiratory section and all areas of the hospital.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Meets the needs of all patients and consistently communicates and treats patients in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2022
Skills
- Outpatient Care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Care Plan Management
- Ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Treatment Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Equipment Setup
- Medication Administration
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist – Ohio Medical Board
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MetroHealth Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Behavioral Observer
MetroHealth Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
Respiratory Therapist
MetroHealth System
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association
- Registered Respiratory Therapist – Ohio Medical Board
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Akron
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