Jacob Feomaia
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 11 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
US Navy
Portsmouth, VA
10.2016 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient care plans to ensure quality care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress in the Respiratory ICU unit.
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
Portsmouth, VA
08.2011 - Current
- Performed daily medical assessments of patients and recorded vital signs.
- Assisted physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patient care.
- Provided emergency medical care to personnel on board ships.
- Conducted physicals for new recruits and provided health education.
- Provided medical care to Marines and Sailors aboard ship and ashore.
- Assisted in operating room procedures, including pre-operative prep and post-operative recovery of patients.
- Performed daily sick call for over 100 personnel.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as needed.
Respiratory Therapist
Childrens Hospital Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Repsiratory Therapist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for clients.
- Assisted with respiratory care procedures such as oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during respiratory treatments.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians for the treatment of respiratory conditions.
- Provided emergency assistance to patients experiencing breathing difficulties or distress due to asthma attacks or COPD exacerbations.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments and reported any changes in a patient's condition to physician staff members.
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments and reported any changes in a patient's condition to physician staff members.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while administering treatments to patients.
- Assisted physicians with bronchoscopies, laryngoscopies, thoracentesis, and other specialized procedures.
- Set up ventilators for mechanical ventilation of critically ill patients.
- Conducted arterial blood gas analysis using a blood gas analyzer.
- Coordinated with other health care professionals regarding patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Thomas Edison State College
Trenton, NJ12-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA06-2009
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Patient Care
- Equipment Setup
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Diagnostic Tools
- Drug administration trained
- Patient Advocacy
- Dosage Calculation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Care Plan Management
- Emergent care
- IV Insertion
- Lab specimen collection
Languages
Samoan
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
-CRT/ RRT
-RRT NPS
-RRT ACCS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Childrens Hospital Kings Daughters
04.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
03.2022 - 11.2024
Repsiratory Therapist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 04.2024
Respiratory Therapist
US Navy
10.2016 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
US Navy
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Thomas Edison State College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Golden West College