Jaime Schilling
Brockway,PA
Summary
Skilled team leader with strong background in the field of various respiratory therapy environments. Works efficiently and communicates well with other team members. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 25 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, CPAP/NIV management and vent management skills. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Premier Agency Penn Highlands Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Work with physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapists
HillRom/Baxter
06.2021 - Current
- Set up equipment in the inpatient, outpatient, and home setting.
- Educate patient and family members on purpose of equipment and importance of remaining compliant with usage of equipment.
Lung Center Navigator/ Respiratory Therapist
Penn Highlands health care
12.2020 - 01.2024
- Educate patients and families on asthma, COPD, OSA and lung cancer treatment.
- Collaborate with co-workers to complete assignments in a timely manner and maintain good working relationships within the work environment.
- Perform ABGs and analysis, six minute walk testing, and nebulizer treatments in the office and hospital setting.
- Work in SNF setting and help manage patients on oxygen therapy and NIV/PAP therapy.
- Management of sleep patients in office setting by reviewing sleep study results with patients and assisting physician with ordering sleep appropriate equipment.
- Assists with authorizations for sleep studies, procedures, and Radiology testing.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Penn Highlands Health Care
07.1998 - 12.2020
- Responded to RRT and code blue situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function.
- NICU level 3 experience and transports.
- Delivery of oxygen therapy, nitric oxide, CPAP/NIV therapy, HFOV, and ventilator support to help support patients respiratory needs.
- Assisted with Intubated patients and managed artificial airways in hospital setting.
- Delivery of respiratory medications.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to support the needs of the patients.
- Helped to develop and implement new policies within the department and trained new employees.
- Perform, analyze, and interpret ABG's along with routine maintenance and calibrations of the machine.
Education
Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Gannon University - Erie, PA
07.1998
Skills
- Organization and collaboration with coworkers
- Management of mechanical ventilation and NIV
- Communication with physicians and patients
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Educate patients
- CPR/ ACLS certifications
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Experienced treatment in hospital, outpatient and nursing home settings
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Premier Agency Penn Highlands Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapists
HillRom/Baxter
06.2021 - Current
Lung Center Navigator/ Respiratory Therapist
Penn Highlands health care
12.2020 - 01.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Penn Highlands Health Care
07.1998 - 12.2020
Associate of Science, Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Gannon University - Erie, PA
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