Jenee Scruggs
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering a 7 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients with pulmonary disorders. Dedicated to completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis/interpretation and airway management. Analytically skillful in patient problem-solving with excellent communication skills and expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer treatments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
New Jersey Respiratory Associates
08.2019 - Current
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Deliver treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls and immediately initiated treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Alana Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy and testing procedures through patient vital signs and physiological signs and symptoms
- Set up oxygen tanks, CPAP machines, aerosol devices, PEP therapy and lung expansion therapy
- Managed and operated home mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Promote knowledge and understanding of the patient’s disease process, interventions, therapies and self-help techniques in patients home
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Certified Medication Technician
Brightview Senior Living
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Administers nebulizer treatments, O2, teaches residents how to use their inhalers, incentive spirometer and other devices
- Dedicated and passionate peer mentor for new hires
- Development and updating of Resident care plans
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assist with the creation and utilization of Resident Care Plans
- Provide warm, engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship.
Education
Certified and MD licensed Respiratory Therapist -
Baltimore City Community College
06.2016
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BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2015
Nursing Student - Nursing
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD2012
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Oxygen Therapy
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Airway Management
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Effective cross functional communicator
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Respiratory Conditions
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
New Jersey Respiratory Associates
08.2019 - Current
Certified Medication Technician
Brightview Senior Living
09.2017 - 10.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Alana Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
Certified and MD licensed Respiratory Therapist -
Baltimore City Community College
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BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Nursing Student - Nursing
Bowie State University
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
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