Tiera Joynes
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Virtua Health Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Patient Care Technician
Virtua Hospital
10.2013 - Current
- Provides excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments
- Obtain patient vital signs and reports results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions
- Supports healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Promotes patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Records observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records
- Responds to patient alarms and needs - assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Collects biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Assists with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency
- Improves patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses
- Secures qualified assistance for patient emergencies to optimize outcomes
- Uses hospital devices, including Hoyer lift and sit to stand devices to transport and lift patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
01-2021
Certificate - Multi-skilled Technician
Camden County College
08-2013
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Tracheostomy care
- BLS and ACLS
Reference
Upon request
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Virtua Health Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Virtua Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Certificate - Multi-skilled Technician
Camden County College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
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