Jennie Steele
Joplin,MO
Summary
Maintains highest standards of ethics, professionalism and regulatory compliance to ease common stressors and de-escalate potential conflicts. Maintains schedule and patient flow while completing filing and phone work to facilitate office operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Joplin
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
Respiratory Therapist
New York Hospitals
04.2020 - 08.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2016 - 07.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Joplin
01.2015 - 05.2016
Patient Care Representative
Mercy Hospital Joplin
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Reviewed each step of patient care and made proactive adjustments to avert issues.
- Screened patients for financial assistance and aided in preparing required funding documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Responded to patient queries and concerns concerning insurance coverages and deductibles.
Optometric Technician
North Park Eye Care
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2015
Associate - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2015
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Outpatient care
- Care plan management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Clinical decision making
- Ventilator management
- Electronic medical records
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Physical assessments
- Caring bedside manner
- First aid and CPR
- Verbal and written communication
- EMR management
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Customer service
- Document filing
- Check-in coordination
- Front desk supervision
- Medical filing
- Insurance verifying
- Medical billing
- Office administration
- Medical insurance
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Joplin
03.2025 - 06.2025
Respiratory Therapist
New York Hospitals
04.2020 - 08.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Springfield
08.2016 - 07.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy Hospital Joplin
01.2015 - 05.2016
Patient Care Representative
Mercy Hospital Joplin
08.2014 - 01.2015
Optometric Technician
North Park Eye Care
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor Of Science - Health Sciences
Missouri Southern State University
Associate - Respiratory Therapy
Missouri Southern State University