James Sapp
Boonville,MO
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist specializing in mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and emergency respiratory support. Proven ability to maintain respiratory equipment and develop individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital
Columbia, Missouri
10.2025 - Current
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained respiratory therapy equipment in optimal working condition.
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical situations.
- Provided emergency response services in critical situations where immediate intervention was required.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments, making adjustments as needed.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Stability Healthcare
Pasadena, California
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored patient progress during treatments, making adjustments as needed.
- Developed individualized care plans based on diagnosis and physician orders.
- Reviewed patient data from previous visits to assess current condition status changes.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mid-State Technical College
Marshfield, WI05-2017
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory equipment maintenance
- Emergency support
- Diagnostic testing
- Care coordination
- Treatment planning
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, Missouri, 2018015524, July 2026
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, Wisconsin, 5043-28, June 2026
- NBRC, 179231, March 2030
- ACLS February 2026
- BLS December 2025
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 10.2025
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Stability Healthcare
10.2022 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mid-State Technical College