Jamie Ele
Parsons,K
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years' experience in critical and non critical healthcare settings in adults and pediatric. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Enthusiastic, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in respiratory care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Solutions
05.2023 - Current
- Contracted at OSU medical center in Tulsa OK
- Worked as RT charge.
- I have experience in the following units: ICU, PCU, Covid ICU, ER, Nursery and medical floors.
- I have performed multiple intubations.
- I have performed multiple arterial draws along with arterial line management .
- Roto prone bed equipment
- Post heart patient care.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Developed system of staff communication, enabling quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including
- bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Attended deliveries and csections for full and preterm neonates. Provided respiratory support to neonates via cpap, ram cannula, ventilator. Assisted with intubation.
Respiratory Therapist
LRS Healthcare
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Allied
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Integris Baptist Medical Center in OKC, OK.
- I have experience in the following units: ICU, PCU, Covid ICU, PICU, Burn ICU, transplant ICU, Code team, Pediatric medical floor, and medical floor.
- I have performed multiple intubations.
- I have performed multiple arterial draws along with arterial line management .
- Performed and managed patient proning.
- Assisted with bedside tracheostomies.
- management of trach care along with performing down sizing of trach and decannulation of trach.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2021
- I have experience in ICU, CVICU, COVID units, and Med surg.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- I have performed multiple intuabtions.
- Performed arterial blood draws and obtained blood from arterial lines.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Managed and operated Non invasive ventilation.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Solutions
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Contracted at OSU medical center in Tulsa OK
- I have experience in the following units: ICU, PCU, Covid ICU, ER, Nursery and medical floors.
- I have performed multiple intuabtions.
- I have performed multiple arterial draws along with arterial line management .
- Roto prone bed equipment
- Post heart patient care.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Developed system of staff communication, enabling quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2021
- I have experience in ICU, CVICU, COVID units, ER, Med Surg, and Peds.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Managed and operated Non invasive ventilation.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Respiratory Therapist
Labette Health
09.2015 - 02.2016
- I have work experience in ER, Med Surg, and ICU.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
- Managed and operated Non invasive ventilation.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Chiropractic Assistant
Parsons Chiropractic
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Performed variety of therapies on patients, including electric muscle stimulation and mechanical traction.
- Contacted insurance carriers to determine patients' coverage and sent invoices for services rendered.
- Inputted patient data into office's computer system and checked all information for accuracy.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Cleaned exam and therapy rooms and placed used linens in laundry bins for prompt cleaning.
- Scheduled patient appointments for busy chiropractic practice.
Polysomnographic Technologist
Labette Health
05.2008 - 03.2014
- Maintained aseptic and unobstructed field throughout cpap and bipap procedures.
- Operated polysomnography equipment to record electrical activity of brain waves and other physiological variables.
- Followed “lights out” procedures to establish baseline values such as heart rate and oxyhemoglobin saturation.
- Operated and performed routine maintenance on medical equipment such as cpap and bipap.
- Monitored study-tracing quality to achieve artifact-free signals.
- Monitored sleep study participants to measure and record patient data.
- Operated closed-circuit television cameras to record patient sleep activities and observe patient during tests.
- Explained study procedures, findings and diagnoses to patients to promote understanding of disorders and recommended treatments.
- Documented routine observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Applied electrodes and sensors to patients.
- Studied polysomnograms to recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and arrhythmias.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS05.2008
High School Diploma -
Parsons Sr High School
Parsons, KS12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MOSkills
- LTC
- Trauma Level 1, 2, & 3
- ER
- Adult ICU
- Acute Care
- Transcutaneous monitoring
- Sleep apnea studies
- Phlebotomy
- Intubation
- Intubation assistance
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- ECMO monitoring
- Electrocardiograms
- Aterial line draw
- Lung Volume studies
- Capnography
- Braonchoscope assistance
- Aterial Blood gas sampling
- Ventilator management ( Trilogy 100/200, Drager Babylog, Drager VN500, Drager XL, Respironics Ventilators, LTV-1000, Hamilton, Siemens Servo, PB 980, PB 840, Avea)
- CPAP/Bipap ( V60, Resmed, Nellcor, Respironics, VPAP, vision)
- Bronchopulmonary Hygiene ( Airway clearance, Oral/nasal suctioning, vest, IPV, Chest physiotherapy)
- Airway management ( Oropharyngeal tube insertion, tracheostomy Re-Insertion, Endotracheal intubation)
- Oxygen administration
- Nitric Oxide therapy
- Veletri therapy
- Basic Respiratory treatments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Airway Management
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Certification
- CPR Certified
- NRP
- ACLS
- PALS
Licenses
State of Oklahoma
Expires 08/31/2025
License number : 4651
State of Missouri
Expires 7/2024
License number : 2016004359
References
Kim Jordan
Respiratory Charge OSU
918-640-4643 (cell)
Terry Harlan
Respiratory charge OSU Medical
417-438-0509 (cell)
(contact only after 3pm)
Gail Arnold
Respiratory Supervisor OSU
918-946-4248 (cell)
Jennifer Sterwart
Medical Solutions Recruiter
619-849-6842
Caitlin Coppock
integris baptist medical center respiratory manger
Caitlin.Coppok@integrisok.com
405-949-3537 ( office)
Amber Freeman
Integris Baptist portland supervisor
amberfreeman06@yahoo.com
405-820-7808 (cell)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
LRS Healthcare
03.2023 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Cross Country Allied
06.2021 - 03.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Solutions
06.2020 - 06.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2017 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Labette Health
09.2015 - 02.2016
Chiropractic Assistant
Parsons Chiropractic
10.2014 - 10.2015
Polysomnographic Technologist
Labette Health
05.2008 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Labette Community College
High School Diploma -
Parsons Sr High School
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri Southern State University
- CPR Certified
- NRP
- ACLS
- PALS
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