Jacqueline Chou
Foster City,United States
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented team player committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Organized and dependable respiratory therapist successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibility to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Mentored new hires in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Served as resource for staffing and inventory during management transition period
Respiratory Therapist
Stanford Children's Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- 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.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Responded to code blue and rapid respond situation in the event of cardiac arrest/respiratory distress
- Assisted physician with bedside bronchoscopies and intubation
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs
Respiratory Therapist
Mount Carmel East Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments
- Assisted physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls and immediately initiated treatment
- Clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is properly functioned
Respiratory Therapist
Ohiohealth
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performed airway management by following all policies and procedures. Provided ETT care/trach care and weaning parameters.
- Monitored invasive/non invasive ventilated patient's synchronization, pulmonary mechanism changes and adverse reactions
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver optimal patient satisfaction
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles Collee
Monterey Park, CA06.2017
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Patient care documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Bilingual
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP (In progress)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Stanford Children's Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Mount Carmel East Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Ohiohealth
01.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles Collee