Janel Clark
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Community Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Work with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinate with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Draw and analyze arterial blood gases, and recommend appropriate treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs, Pulmonary Function Tests, and Stress Tests.
- Apply Holter monitors, instruct patients on Home Sleep Tests and process tests.
- Respond to emergency codes and calls during off-hours.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MercyOne Medical Center
04.2008 - 08.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA08.2008
Skills
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Patient Care Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Community Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
MercyOne Medical Center
04.2008 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hawkeye Community College