Jacquelyn Leonard
Fresno,TX
Summary
Dedicated Sr. Respiratory Therapist with expertise in arterial blood gas analysis, ventilator management, and emergency response readiness. Committed to delivering optimal patient outcomes through collaboration and exceptional care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Respiratory Therapist RRT
Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with complex pulmonary conditions, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for respiratory patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory management techniques, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapeutic interventions based on clinical assessments and physician recommendations.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and hospital policies while maintaining a high level of patient care excellence.
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge and skills through participation in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in respiratory care.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Hospital LTACH
Webster, TX
06.1999 - 08.2022
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Monitored and assessed patient responses to therapies, adjusting treatment modalities as necessary for optimal results.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in respiratory care, promoting skill development and team cohesion.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided expert consultation on complex cases to physicians and other healthcare professionals, utilizing extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and interventions.
- Facilitated successful weaning from mechanical ventilation, utilizing progressive strategies tailored to each patient''s unique medical condition.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires and student therapists, imparting knowledge of best practices while fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication management for patients requiring aerosolized drug therapies or bronchodilator treatments.
- Ensured proper equipment functioning, maintaining and calibrating respiratory care devices for optimal performance.
- Promoted patient safety, adhering to infection control measures and following established protocols for handling hazardous materials.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive respiratory therapy treatments and assessments.
- Streamlined processes for oxygen administration, optimizing delivery methods based on individual patient needs and clinical assessments.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- 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.
Education
Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Houston Community College
Houston, TXNo Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene therapy
- Emergency response readiness
- Airway management proficiency
- Tracheostomy care expertise
- Airway management
- Medication administration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Ventilator management
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Sr. Respiratory Therapist RRT
Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Hospital LTACH
06.1999 - 08.2022
Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Houston Community College
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Southwest Texas State University