Jennifer Baker
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Compassionate, Hardworking and Detail Oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist and Healthcare Professional with almost 2 years working in Respiratory Care and over 30 years in Healthcare with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
32
32
Years in Healthcare
Work History
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Daniel Drake Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes as well as provided information on increasing respiratory health, disease prevention and beneficial lifestyle modifications.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and emergency intubations.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and EKGs.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications via mechanical ventilation, hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment to patients experiencing acute and chronic respiratory illnesses.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall patient satisfaction with respiratory care services.
- Delivered critical airway management; operated and adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients whereby enhancing patient safety utilizing thorough ventilator management and monitoring practices.
Registered Respiratory Therapist- New Grad
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
06.2022 - 06.2023
Education
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2014
Skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Electronic Medical Records
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Clinical Leadership
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP Certification
- Airway Management
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
Timeline
Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Daniel Drake Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist- New Grad
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Bachelor Of Science - Environmental Health
Eastern Kentucky University
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
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