Ericka Johnson
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 22 years of experience in multiple healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Comfortable working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ProLink Healthcare
Cleveland, OH
01.2019 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Convalarium Of Dublin
Dublin, OH
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
Newark, OH
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH06.2001
High School Diploma -
Willard High School
Willard, OH06.1993
Skills
- Information Coordination
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Oxygen Therapy
- Acute Illness
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Medical Equipment Management
- Patient Data Management Systems
- ABG Draw and Analysis
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed RRT Since 2001
- Current member of the NBRC
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Convalarium Of Dublin
07.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
08.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ProLink Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
North Central State College
High School Diploma -
Willard High School