Jared Brooks
Elizabethtown,PA
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans and mentoring junior therapists. Committed to improving patient care standards through effective education and collaborative strategies, resulting in enhanced departmental efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
03.2017 - 02.2026
- Supervised respiratory therapy team to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient care standards.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance skills in advanced respiratory techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented quality assurance measures that improved patient outcomes and streamlined service delivery processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and improve departmental efficiency.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical Corporation
Harrisburg, PA
09.2013 - 02.2021
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and care strategies.
- Managed long term acute care of patients on ventilators and helped in their recovery.
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
05.2010 - 03.2017
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and established protocols to both neonate, pediatric and adult patients.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies, adjusting treatments as necessary for optimal care.
- Provided education to patients and families on respiratory health and equipment usage.
- Was on the L&D, and Life Lion flight crew
- Trained in ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) management of neonates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA12-2009
Skills
- Respiratory care protocols
- Bronchial hygiene
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Scheduling and coordination
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Neonatal intensive care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Affiliations
Pennsylvania Society For Respiratory Care
American Association of Respiratory Care
Accomplishments
BSA Eagle Scout
Certification
ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support &
BLS Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
03.2017 - 02.2026
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical Corporation
09.2013 - 02.2021
Staff Registered Respiratory Therapist
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
05.2010 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania