Brooke DeJournett

Registered Respiratory Therapist -Full Time GS 11

Manager: Stacy Perez (216) 262-2025

Available to contact for references and questions

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care standards.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Analyze arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment including mechanical ventilation, BIPAP, High flow nasal cannula, Bronchopulmonary equipment, and CPAP machines.
• Skill at communicating with patient and patient family on the patients health and discuss goals of care.
• Able to lead other respiratory staff to ensure patient care comes first.

Skilled at keeping up with new respiratory care news and new current events.

Proficient in airway management and ventilator placement.

Able to communicate with different professionals to reduce conflict and problem solve.

Skilled at providing new interventions instead of common practice methods.

Registered Respiratory Therapist -Full Time to PRN (7/2025) GS 11

Supervisor: Zainab Suleiman (216)207-9868

Available to contact for references and questions

• Administered respiratory therapy treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care standards.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Skilled at assessing patients vital signs, including heart rate, and pulse oximetry and able to render care based on results including using Bronchopulmonary hygiene, BiPAP and mechanical ventilation.
• Proficient at identifying hazards and indication on treatments for patient care.
• Skilled at communicating independently with physicians on patient care and treatment plan.
• Analyze arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
• Skilled in Inpatient Intensive care units including but not limited to: Medical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment including mechanical ventilation, BIPAP, High flow nasal cannula, Bronchopulmonary equipment, and CPAP machines.
• Skilled at rendering care to patient during acute changes in patient health and providing immediate care to patient including managing airway and ventilator placement.
• Skilled at communicating with healthcare professionals and physicians to improve patient health outcome.
• Skill at communicating with patient and patient family on the patients health and discuss goals of care.
• Able to lead other respiratory staff to ensure patient care comes first.
• Skilled at keeping up with new respiratory care news and new current events.
• Proficient in airway management and ventilator placement.
• Able to communicate with different professionals to reduce conflict and problem solve.
• Skilled at providing new interventions instead of common practice methods.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Shift Facilitator-Full Time

Supervisor: Zainab Suleiman (216)207-9868

Available to contact for references and questions

• Supervised daily operations of respiratory therapy department, ensuring compliance with protocols and standards.
• Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and equipment usage.
• Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced patient service delivery and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex respiratory conditions.

•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.

Left role due to receiving my Registered Respiratory Therapy Credential

Respiratory Therapist Full Time GS 11

Supervisor: Zainab Suleiman (216)207-9868

Available to contact for references and questions

• Administered respiratory therapies to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and protocols.
• Monitored patient responses to therapies, adjusting treatments as needed for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for respiratory patients.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment options, enhancing understanding and compliance.
• Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes accurately in medical records for continuity of care.
• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
• Skilled in Inpatient Intensive care units including but not limited to: Medical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Left position to earn my Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.