Jack Silberman
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated respiratory therapist with a strong emphasis on patient care and bedside manner, team collaboration, and a strong ability to multitask. Performs a multitude of specialties including but not limited to shift charge, NICU/labor and delivery, and critical care. Multiple years of critical care experience and NICU experience. Skilled in airway and ventilator management and displays compassion and patience with patients and loved ones.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health St Johns Flagler
09.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage for improved compliance.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow efficiency within the department.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional growth and promoting best practices in respiratory care.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Inserted arterial lines via ultrasound guided assistance while following sterile technique protocols.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Maintained state-of-the-art knowledge in respiratory therapy techniques, ensuring application of latest evidence-based practices.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to accurately diagnose lung diseases, facilitating appropriate treatment interventions.
- Multiple years of NICU and labor and delivery at this facility, including attending C-sections and vaginal delivery and assisting newborns with therapies as needed and utilizing respiratory devices to stabilize newborn status
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
St Johns River State College
St Augustine, FL08-2021
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Caring bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Treatment administration
- Emergency medical care
- Patient instruction
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Intubation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulse oximetry
- First aid and CPR
- Ventilator management
- Pulmonary function testing
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health St Johns Flagler
09.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
St Johns River State College