Jack Silberman
Jacksonville
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist at UF Health St Johns for over 3 years. Have grown and advanced in my roles and capabilities, and now assume the roles on charge therapist, NICU therapist including performing bedside pulmonary function tests, and level 2 critical care therapist as needed/applicable.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health St Johns
09.2021 - Current
- Level 2 Therapist (Critical Care)
- Charge Therapist (Oversee hospital-wide therapy, assist other therapists as needed, created assignments for oncoming shift)
- NICU Therapist (Attend C sections and deliveries, stabilize babies if needed, managed respiratory devices (ventilators, CPAPs), initiate weaning as tolerated
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certified
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Johns River State College
St Augustine, FL09-2021
High School Diploma -
Bartram Trail High School
St Johns, FL05-2014
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Arterial line placement/training
- Competent ultrasound guided line placement usage
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Caring bedside manner
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment administration
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Patient instruction
- Patient care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health St Johns
09.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Johns River State College
High School Diploma -
Bartram Trail High School
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