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James Brazzell
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering a nine year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional trained in emergency and critical care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peace Health Medical Center
Springfield, OR
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls, immediately initiated treatment.
- NICU, AICU, ER, Floor Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing
Kansas City, MO
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Primarily adult COVID ICU traveler at North Kansas City Hospital
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators, BiPAP, HFNC for adult patients.
- Assessed and treated breathing issues.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
Springfield , OR
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Traveler at Peace Health Sacred Heart
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided care to patients in ICU, ER.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing
Petoksey, MI
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Traveler at McLaren Northern Michigan.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Assisted in high risk deliveries.
- ICU, ER, Floor therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
Minot, ND
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Traveler at Trinity Health
- Worked ICU, ER, Floor therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
Windsor, VT
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Traveler at Mt. Ascutney Hospital
- Provided routine and emergency care to patients.
- Preformed PFT's and home apnea studies.
- Transported Pt's to sister hospital via EMS
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
Columbia, MO
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Traveler at University of Missouri Health
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis and asthma.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Research Medical Center
Kansas City , MO
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Code Blue team
- Back up team leader
Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cameron Regional Medical Center
Cameron, MO
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO 09.2012 - 03.2014
Skills
Respiratory equipment setup
Professional bedside manner
Strong clinical judgment
Physical assessments
Patient education
Multitasking Abilities
Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- NBRC
- AARC
Software
Cerner
Meditec
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
PALS
02-2024
NRP
02-2024
ACLS
03-2023
BLS
03-2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peace Health Medical Center
12.2020 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing
03.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
AMN Healthcare
12.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing
06.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
11.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
07.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
03.2017 - 07.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Research Medical Center
06.2014 - 10.2017
Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cameron Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
09.2012 - 03.2014