Carrie Jacobs
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 17 years of experience providing inpatient services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Student Preceptor
Respiratory Therapist
UNC Southeastern
Lumberton, North Carolina
04.2004 - Current
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Robeson High School
Rowland, NC06.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC05.2002
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Patient and caregiver education
- Drug administration trained
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Respiratory equipment setup
- PPE use
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NRP certified
- PALS certified
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Robeson Community College
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
UNC Southeastern
04.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Robeson Community College
High School Diploma -
South Robeson High School