Jennifer Diamond
Greenup,KY
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 29 years of experience in acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, Ohio
06.1995 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and nursing staff to ensure clear communication of treatment plans.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assisted in the development of clinical protocols for the management of various respiratory conditions.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- 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.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
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Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH06.1995
Skills
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Medical Gas Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Equipment Maintenance
- Airway Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Neonatal Respiratory Care
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.1995 - Current
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Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Shawnee State University