JANNA FOSSE
SAVANNAH,GA
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist from Candler Hospital, adept in airway management and emergency medical care. Demonstrated excellence in enhancing patient safety and care through innovative protocols and teamwork. Skilled in arterial blood gas analysis and maintaining a caring bedside manner, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Candler Hospital
10.1999 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management in an emergency room environment.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
Candler Hospital
04.2003 - 05.2005
- Streamlined workflows in the Cath Lab by organizing equipment and maintaining inventory levels.
- Collaborated with physicians in the development and implementation of new procedures and protocols, advancing the level of care provided in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information during procedures to ensure thorough records for future reference.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring accurate assessments of heart conditions.
- Minimized complications during procedures by closely monitoring vital signs and responding promptly to changes in patient status.
- Successfully managed emergencies that arose during procedures, implementing rapid response measures to preserve patient safety.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05.1999
Skills
Airway Management
Tracheostomy Care
Arterial blood gas analysis
Professional and Caring Bedside Manner
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Emergency medical care
Intubation
Arterial Line Insertions
Strong Clinical Judgment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Time Management
Timeline
Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
Candler Hospital
04.2003 - 05.2005
Respiratory Therapist
Candler Hospital
10.1999 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lake Superior College
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