James Daniel
San Diego,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 13 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Pulmonary Function Technician – CPFT
PULMONARY & ALLERGY ASSOCIATES
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed pulmonary function studies in a 23-physician practice with 7 locations
- Daily calibrations, monthly biological and census reports maintained
- Scheduled patients for appointments and follow up therapies
- Advised patients on CPAP/BiPap use and compliance
- Coordinated insurance coverage and equipment set up with durable medical equipment companies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT
MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
09.2011 - 09.2021
- Provided respiratory care in a variety of settings including critical care units, code team, cardiac post-operative unit, emergency department and NICU/PICU units
- Assigned full time to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for over 5 years
- Provide respiratory evaluations of critical care patients
- Perform intubations on adult population patients and assist in the intubation of pediatric patients in respiratory distress
- Administer respiratory medications for patients and evaluate the need for such medications.
- Experienced in the treatment of patients with COPD, Asthma, and Cystic Fibrosis.
Education
Associates of Science – Respiratory Care -
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY
Newark, NJ05.2011
Bachelor of Arts- Communications - Concentration in Business Administration
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
New Brunswick, NJ05.1989
Skills
- Preceptor to new staff and students
- Airway Management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Education
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Treatment Plan Development
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency medical care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care documentation
Certification
- CA State License Respiratory Care Practitioner
- NBRC RRT Credentialed, 06/2028
- NBRC CPFT Credentialed, 09/2028
- RAT/ PALS Certification until 05/2025
Accomplishments
Respiratory Therapist of the Month, October, 2016
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Pulmonary Function Technician – CPFT
PULMONARY & ALLERGY ASSOCIATES
08.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT
MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
09.2011 - 09.2021
Associates of Science – Respiratory Care -
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY
Bachelor of Arts- Communications - Concentration in Business Administration
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
- CA State License Respiratory Care Practitioner
- NBRC RRT Credentialed, 06/2028
- NBRC CPFT Credentialed, 09/2028
- RAT/ PALS Certification until 05/2025
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