Jalen Barron
Kenmore,NY
Summary
Driven Respiratory Therapy student seeking a hospital position to apply clinical training and academic knowledge in patient care. Eager to support healthcare teams in delivering high-quality respiratory treatments while continuing to build skills in a fast-paced clinical environment. Committed to providing compassionate, detail-oriented care and developing into a competent respiratory therapist.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Kaleida Health
Williamsville, New York
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly communicating changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Facilitated patient assistance with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to encourage healthy practices and promote overall wellness.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring continuity of care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Twin City Ambulance
Buffalo, New York
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Handled emergency calls and rendered vital medical assistance in-field.
- Performed patient assessments, identifying medical needs and prioritizing care based on urgency.
- Captured patient data accurately, supporting compliance with healthcare standards and enhancing patient records.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Erie Community College
Williamsville, NY04-2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Education
- Administration of Oxygen and Aerosol Therapy
- Respiratory Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Trained with the use of ventilators such as LTV, Drager, Servo, Hamilton, Astral
- Arterial and Venous Blood Gas Analysis
- Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Expires 11/2027)
- Basic Life Support
Affiliations
- Olean General Hospital
- Participated in emergency response, performing CPR and manual ventilation. - Buffalo General Hospital
- Assisted with ventilator setup and support for critically ill patients
-Performed arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and monitored results
-Initiated and managed noninvasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP) - Erie County Medical Center
-Initiated aerosol therapies for acute respiratory distress
-Provided airway management including suctioning in urgent situations
-Supported rapid patient stabilization in a fast-paced environment - Highpointe on Michigan
-Performed chest physiotherapy (CPT) and monitored patient response
-Performed tracheostomy care and routine airway maintenance
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Kaleida Health
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Twin City Ambulance
03.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Erie Community College