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Jeanette  Pulecio

Jeanette Pulecio

Worcester,MA

Summary

Compassionate and competent Registered Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal patient outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health
Burlington, MA
06.2023 - Current
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance 7+ years.
  • Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
  • Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
  • Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
  • Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
  • Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
  • Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
  • Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
  • Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
  • Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
  • Documented, handled and reported critical values.
  • Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
  • Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
  • Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
  • Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
  • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
  • Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
  • Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
  • Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
  • Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Leave Of Absence
Worcester, MA
12.2021 - 05.2023

Medical Leave of Absence - Spinal Fusion Surgery Recovery

Registered Respiratory Therapist

UMASS Health Alliance/Clinton Hospital
Leominster, MA
09.2017 - 11.2021
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes over 5+ years.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester, MA
11.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management newly graduated 1+ years.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Established respiratory care for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, and asthma.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
05.2016

Basic Military Training - Database Management/Systems Analysis (F-15)

United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
04.2007

Skills

  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Airway Management (CPR), (ACLS)
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Critical Care Unit (CCU)
  • Mechanical Ventilators PB840/980, Hamilton G5/C1/T1, Servo-I, DRAGER V500, Vella
  • Blood Gas Analysis (I-Stat, RADCOM)
  • Respiratory Equipment Setup and 'Oxygen Therapy
  • Physical and Patient Needs Assessment
  • Patient Care Documentation/EMR Management
  • Infection Control Techniques and Patient and Caregiver Education

Affiliations

  • Outstanding Achievement Award 2009
  • Airman of the Year Awarded 2007
  • Outstanding Unit Award 2007


Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health
06.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Medical Leave Of Absence
12.2021 - 05.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

UMASS Health Alliance/Clinton Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
11.2016 - 09.2017

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Quinsigamond Community College

Basic Military Training - Database Management/Systems Analysis (F-15)

United States Air Force
Jeanette Pulecio