David Jenkins
Franklin Furnace,OH
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in mechanical ventilation and patient assessment. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment plans and educate patients, enhancing quality of care for chronic pulmonary conditions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center
Huntington , WV
11.2021 - Current
- Administer respiratory therapies to veterans with chronic pulmonary conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on effective use of respiratory equipment, improving adherence and safety.
- Conduct diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gases to assess lung function and oxygen levels.
- Maintain and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Document patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems, set up ventilators and adjusted settings per physician orders.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provide therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Perform endotracheal intubation to maintain patent airway
- Track changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kings Daughters Medical Center
Ashland, Kentucky
06.2006 - 10.2021
- Lead Respiratory Therapist
- Collaborated with Physicians and Pharmacists to identify reasons for recurring admissions in high-risk patients and implemented strategies to decrease readmissions from 26% to 8% within the first 6 months of the program
- Assisted with the development of the COPD/Home Oxygen Navigator Program
- Created patient-centered action plans to effectively manage chronic conditions including COPD, asthma, and chronic respiratory failure
- Conducted thorough patient assessments including breath sounds, review of medical history, smoking/vaping history, labs, chest x-ray, CBC, previous arterial blood gases, CT scans etc.
- Evaluated patients in conjunction with emergency physicians to determine appropriateness of outpatient management versus facility admission.
- Monitored patients' home treatment regimens and reinforced education regarding oxygen and other devices.
- Conducted CPAP screenings using Cleveland Sleep Assessment and Epworth Scale to evaluate patient needs.
- Obtained CPAP, BiPAP and Trilogy compliance reports from various DME providers
- Completed 6-minute walk tests, nocturnal pulse oximetry, PFTs, and arterial blood gases
- Assisted with bronchoscopies using state of the art equipment such as EBUS, Super Dimension, transbronchial fluoroscopy, laser and cryotherapy
- Assisted with conscious sedation (previous IV certification)
- Educated patients on medications and equipment as related to their condition
- Referred patients to pulmonologist and assisted with scheduling appointments
- Respond to consults and special requests from facility staff
- Reported data and trends during monthly team meetings to inform decision-making and improve patient care
- Coordinated with home health providers, vendors, and technicians to ensure timely delivery of necessary equipment for patient care
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
ATI Technologies
Dallas TX05-2004
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Mechanical ventilation
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchoscopies
- PFTs
- Endotracheal intubation
- Tracheostomy care
- Home oxygen certification
- Chronic disease management
- Neonatal intensive care
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Medication administration
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Education and training
- Patient and caregiver education
- Emergency response
- Quality improvement
- Practice improvement
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Clinical decision making
- Time management
- Home care support
- Electronic medical records
- Appointment scheduling
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- ACLS
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kings Daughters Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
ATI Technologies