Jennifer Beemster
Integrated Respiratory Solutions
Plainfield,Illinois
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
STAFF Registered Respiratory Therapist
3 Years 1 Month- Full time Field RT assisting, training, educating and delivering equipment to a variety of pulmonary deficient patients including but not limited to OSA, COPD, ALS, other neuromuscular noninvasive and invasive pediatric and adult patients.
- Clinical management of complex respiratory patients and equipment for invasive and non-invasive ventilation (NIV), vest therapy, cough assist and other specialty respiratory equipment in hospital, clinics, SNF and private home settings
- Assists when necessary to obtain authorization for referrals
- Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment and ability to utilize it
- Displays knowledge of assessment skills and can apply these skills during setup and assessment of the patient
- Provide education on respiratory disease management, medication, and equipment to patients and caregivers
- Reviews treatment/care plans to assure accuracy
- Complete clinical assessment plans with proper documentation
- Documents procedures, patient tolerance, side effects, and other pertinent information
- Continued follow-up of patient’s conditions to determine their level of risk based on patient acuity
- Assists with maintaining patient supply inventory
- Perform in-services to hospital staff, referrals, physicians, and caregivers
- Adequate knowledge of use and adherence to procedures for use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Follow up with referral sources, and physician’s regarding patient status when necessary
- Assume on-call responsibilities
- Accurate and detailed electronic patient documentation
- Participate with ongoing education and training for skills, competency and.
STAFF Respiratory Care Practitioner
4 Months- Full time staff assisting in managing 89 bed hospital delivering respiratory care therapies and monitoring patients in critical care settings along with maintaining standards from home. Continuing to assess patients for any needs and following MD orders in an rural acute hospital setting. Equipment included but not limited to 980, V60, Vapotherm
- Vision, and Lumis. Hospital includes an ER, ICU, NICU, post surgical and medical units.
- Meditech documentation.
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
6 Months- Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, (December 2022-present) 300+ Level ll bed trauma hospital with 24 bed ICU. Equipment including but not limited to Hamilton
- C1, G5 and C2 invasive and noninvasive ventilation, Draeger transport vents, Aerogen and Optiflow, Glidescope assist. Epic documentation.
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
9 Months- Unity Point Health, Trinity Rock Island, Illinois and Bettendorf, Iowa (June 2022-
- December 2022) 300+ bed Level ll trauma, MICU, SICU with post op CVICU, ER &
- PEDS. Equipment including, but not limited to, Aerogen, Airvo Optiflow, V60, GE
- Carescape, Drager XL Evita & Infinity C500. Charting system was Epic with Rover.
- Select Specialty Hospital, Evansville, Indiana (March2022-June2022) 100+ bed hospital with focus on ventilator weaning and trach care and airway maintenance with RT responsible for in house trach replacements for dislodgments or intubations. Equipment including but not limited to O2 modalities, Vapotherm, V60, 840, Drager Infinity C500.
- Charting system was Epic with Rover.
Home Care Respiratory Care Practitioner
6 Years 10 Months- Home delivery of Sleep Apnea devices including CPAP, BIPAP & AVAPS of different manufacturers. Educated, instructed and fitted patients with the appropriate devices to ensure proper compliance and infection control.
- Home delivery of NIV devices including education and instruction of equipment, replacement and cleaning guidelines with continued maintenance and follow up with patients as per protocols per company policies.
- NIVs and invasive ventilators used were Trilogy, EVO, Astral, Breas VIVO and LTV1150.
- Self motivating and organized as to create a daily route as per the schedule given daily and notify patients
- O2 evaluations as per MD orders.
- Educate and train technicians, other home health companies and hospitals on home equipment vs hospital equipment.
- Inventory control on mask ordering and supply room.
- Weekly on call rotation
STAFF Respiratory Care Practitioner
17 Years 8 Months- Management in the care of various respiratory patients within neonatal to geriatric range, a 302 bed hospital with Level 2+ NICU, Level II Trauma ER, Pediatrics, 20 bed ICU
- Cardiac Cath Lab and PFT.
- Equipment including Mini Heart, Bubble CPAP, SiPAP, Vapotherm, Vision, V60, PB7200
- PB840, PB980, Drager transport vent, the Vest and Medgraphics for pulmonary function.
- Charting system was Meditech and Cerner.
- Management duties performed including staff schedule, payroll and inventory.
STAFF Respiratory Care Practitioner
4 Years 4 Months- 485 bed Hospital with Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, PICU, SICU, CVICU, MICU
- Cardiac step down, Pediatrics and Respiratory cross trained in ER as the Phlebotomist.
- Equipment including Heart continuous neb, Servo 300, PB7200.
PRN Certified Respiratory THERAPIST
9 Months- 169 bed hospital, Level II Trauma Center, ICU, Pediatrics and Geriatrics
- Equipment including PB7200, ultrasonic, IPPB
Education
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
- RRT
- BLS
Skills
Ventilator management
Strong clinical judgment
Reporting and documentation
Adaptability
Patient education
Patient assessment
Ventilator troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Patient and family advocacy
Time management abilities
Self-motivation
Patient assessment
Effective communication
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Self-motivation
Time management abilities
Clinical leadership
Certification
- Illinois, 194.004280, IL, current
- Indiana, 30009754A, IN, current
- Iowa, 114727, IA, current
- Wisconsin, 7021-28, WI, current
- Ohio, RCP.17663, OH, current
- Missouri, 2026035933, current
Timeline
STAFF Registered Respiratory Therapist
Integrated Respiratory Solutions
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
STAFF Respiratory Care Practitioner
Morris Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Fusion Medical Staffing
03.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Home Care Respiratory Care Practitioner
Home Medical Express
04.2015 - 02.2022Read More
STAFF Respiratory Care Practitioner
Silver Cross Hospital
03.1999 - 11.2016Read More
STAFF Respiratory Care Practitioner
Provena St Joseph Medical Center
09.1998 - 01.2003Read More
PRN Certified Respiratory THERAPIST
Provena St. Mary's Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1998Read More
Kankakee Community College
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
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Personal Information
Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist