Jaclyn Evans
Cottage Grove,WI
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner with extensive medical expertise in managing respiratory health conditions. Develops tailored treatment plans, evaluates patient progress, and adheres to medical protocols to enhance care quality. Reviews monitoring systems and respiratory tests to assess treatment effectiveness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UW Health University Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin
06.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients in critical care units.
- Administered aerosolized medications via metered dose inhalers, nebulizers, and dry powder inhalers to ensure effective patient treatment as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted therapies accordingly.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluating results for accuracy and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings or treatments as needed.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing advanced airway management.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for patients based on comprehensive assessments and physician orders, enhancing patient recovery.
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes accurately.
- Educated staff members on new respiratory equipment or procedures.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance team knowledge and skills.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of sleep disorders through Polysomnography.
- Performed pulmonary function tests such as spirometry and peak flow measurements.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Dispensed medical gases including oxygen, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide per physician orders.
- Coordinated patient care by collaborating with patients, family members, and physicians to ensure clear communication and optimal treatment outcomes.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Meriter Hospital
Madison, WI
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to enhance patient recovery in critical care units.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted therapies to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create tailored patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI 08.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Aerosol delivery systems
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Pulmonary function testing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Respiratory monitoring
- Assessing patients
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Airway management
- Bronchial hygiene
- Pediatric care
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UW Health University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Meriter Hospital
06.2024 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Madison Area Technical College
08.2022 - 06.2024