Jennifer Fields
Cincinnati
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education and judicious use of humor.Skilled in documenting therapies in EPIC and providing compassionate care, enhancing patient and caregiver understanding of treatment plans.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
08.1998 - Current
- Documented therapies and ventilator settings in EPIC.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jewish Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- 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 oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS06-2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH06-1996
Skills
- Documenting therapies in EPIC
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient education
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency medical care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- PALS/ACLS- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jewish Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
08.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
University of Kansas
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
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