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Frances Jenkins

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 6+ years of ICU experience in 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.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
02.2026 - Current
  • Administered respiratory therapies to patients, ensuring comfort and compliance with treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and oxygen levels during therapy sessions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for respiratory patients.
  • Educated patients and families on proper usage of respiratory equipment and ongoing care strategies.

Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Medical Center
Jefferson , LA
04.2022 - 02.2026
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.

Respiratory Therapist

Angel Staffing
Cypress, Texas
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Respiratory Therapist ( COVID-19 Response)

Krucial Staffing
San Antonio , Texas
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Performed intubation and extubation
  • Perform respiratory care and quality assurance to patients requiring respiratory treatment.; Care management of COVID-19 + patients requiring mechanical ventilation, Management of COVID-19 + patients requiring non invasive ventilation, intubation assistance.

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  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Respiratory Therapist

UMCNO ( CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT)
New Orleans, LA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

Respiratory Therapist

Krucial Stafing( COVID 19 RESPONSE)
San Angelo, TX
01.2021 - 03.2021

Perform respiratory care and quality assurance to patients requiring respiratory treatment.; Care management of COVID-19 + patients requiring mechanical ventilation, Management of COVID-19 + patients requiring non invasive ventilation, intubation assistance.

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  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.

Respiratory Therapist

Bellevue Hospital Center( COVID -19 RESPONSE)
Manhattan, NY
05.2020 - 12.2020

Perform respiratory care and quality assurance to patients requiring respiratory treatment.; Care management of COVID-19 + patients requiring mechanical ventilation, Management of COVID-19 + patients requiring non invasive ventilation, intubation assistance.

Respiratory Therapist

Contract Assignments( UMNO) LEVEL 1 TRAUMA
New Orleans, LA
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPPA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.

Respiratory Therapist

Contract Assignments( Ochsner Medical Center)
Jefferson, LA
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.

Respiratory Therapist

Contract Assignments( Touro Infirmary)
New Orleans, LA
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
  • Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg , MS
02.2016 - 12.2019

Performs the following: patient assessment, interprets arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, administers basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures., administers medical gases and aerosolized medications.

  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
  • Developed treatment plans for patients resulting in respiratory condition symptom relief.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
12-2015

Skills

  • Physical assessments
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • ACLS and BLS certified
  • troubleshooting equipment
  • ventilator management
  • ABG sampling and analysis
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Organization and Time management
  • Professional bedside manner

Certification

  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Forrest General Hospital
02.2026 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Medical Center
04.2022 - 02.2026

Respiratory Therapist

Angel Staffing
01.2022 - 03.2022

Respiratory Therapist ( COVID-19 Response)

Krucial Staffing
09.2021 - 12.2021

Respiratory Therapist

UMCNO ( CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT)
06.2021 - 08.2021

Respiratory Therapist

Krucial Stafing( COVID 19 RESPONSE)
01.2021 - 03.2021

Respiratory Therapist

Bellevue Hospital Center( COVID -19 RESPONSE)
05.2020 - 12.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Contract Assignments( UMNO) LEVEL 1 TRAUMA
01.2019 - 11.2019

Respiratory Therapist

Contract Assignments( Ochsner Medical Center)
10.2018 - 02.2019

Respiratory Therapist

Contract Assignments( Touro Infirmary)
07.2018 - 10.2018

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Forrest General Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Pearl River Community College