Jean-Pierre Joachim
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
East Jefferson General Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Care
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA08-2019
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Emergency Care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
East Jefferson General Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Care
Delgado Community College
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