Janet Osita
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 18 years experience working in Hospital and Nursing home with comprehensive background in Respiratory Care. Experienced with respiratory care supervision, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and protocols. Knowledgeable of respiratory therapy techniques and staff management, contributing to improved clinical outcomes.
Work History
Respiratory Therapy
13 Years 2 Months- Responsible for the respiratory care rendered to all residents. Follow policy and clinical procedures in respiratory care as ordered by the responsible physicians.
- Acts as a resource person for respiratory therapy in the absence of the Director, make decisions and recommendation within the scope of respiratory care, as indicated to the responsible physicians.
- Functions as a respiratory therapist providing technical procedures as required.
- Assesses the patient’s compliance with the therapeutic regimen and discusses with the medical and nursing staffs of any areas of non-compliance to determine possible change in treatment plan.
- In-service patient, family and staff in pulmonary hygiene and the use of the respiratory equipment to be used by the patient when appropriate.
- Communicates information on a regular basis to the nurse who is responsible for and coordinates with patient care.
- Provides timely documentation including, but not limited to; assessments, plans, goals, care, summary reports and related data.
- Consults with Medical Director, pulmonologists and care team regarding implementation of patient treatment related to respiratory care.
- Mentors new employees and educates new staff to scope of service and facilities, as well as policy and practice.
- Demonstrates an attitude of cooperation and professionalism when dealing with staff, peers and residents.
- Adheres to all aspects of Customer Service, some examples include the following: Working together, showing empathy, courteous communication, and respect for others.
16 Years 5 Months
- Assesses the patient’s physical problems such as signs and symptoms of respiratory distress, failure, etc.
- Draws arterial blood gases.
- Intubation.
- Trains students in Respiratory field from various universities.
- Trains interns how to perform arterial blood gases.
- Maintains and monitors patients on mechanical ventilators.
- Performs patient assessment on patients in respiratory distress.
- Assists the Director in preparation for JCAHO
18 Years 3 Months
- Draws/Runs arterial blood gases.
- Intubation.
- Maintain and monitors patients on mechanical ventilator.
- Performs patient assessment on patients in respiratory distress.
- Administers respiratory medications/treatment and evaluated effects.
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
- Responsible for troubleshooting of respiratory equipment.
- Completes tracheotomy care including insertion and removal of a trach.
- Performs quality assurance and quality control tests on mechanical ventilators prior to usage.
- Participates in various leadership training.
4 Years 9 Months
- Draws arterial blood gases.
- Intubation.
- Insertion of A-Lines.
- Participates in various leadership training.
- Trains students in Respiratory field from various universities.
- Trains interns how to perform arterial blood gases.
- Maintain and monitors patients on mechanical ventilator.
- Performs patient assessment on patients in respiratory distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Service Leadership
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Skills
Able to make decisions within the scope of respiratory care and make appropriate recommendations as indicated
to the responsible physicians.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Student training and mentorship
Advanced Airway management
Respiratory diagnostics
Clinical leadership
Decision Making
Affiliations
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC)
- American Heart Association
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Registered Respiratory Therapy
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
06.2013 - CurrentRead More
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
03.2010 - CurrentRead More
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
05.2008 - CurrentRead More
North Shore University Hospital
04.2008 - 01.2013Read More
Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Therapy
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Molloy College
Bachelor of Science from Health Service Leadership
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