Jennifer Forrest
Paris,TN
Summary
Seasoned Staff Member with deep understanding of administrative support tasks and internal operations. Demonstrated strengths in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Previous roles have included coordinating team schedules, maintaining office efficiency, and providing customer service. Proven track record of positively impacting workplace productivity and morale.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff/Lead Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
12.2004 - Current
- Participated in staff training sessions, acquiring new skills and knowledge.
- Organized team building activities designed to improve morale among staff members.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Provided support to management in areas such as recruitment, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
- Initiating and maintaining ventilators
- Rapid Response Team
- Leads team huddles in the morning
- Assigns therapists assignments for the shift
- Suctions patients as needed
- Punctures for ABG analysis
- Handwashing Audit monthly
- Scheduler for the department
- Kronos
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Henderson County Community Hospital
Lexington , TN
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Prepared patients discharge orders which included calling in prescriptions and post hospital follow up appointment to their PCP
- Clerical responsibilities
- Oxygen rounds and aerosol therapy
- EKG’s
- Airway management
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Three Rivers Hospital
Waverly , TN
11.2002 - 12.2016
- Applying holter monitors and performing EKG’s
- ABG puncture and analysis
- Airway management
- Oxygen Rounds and Aerosol Therapy
- Pediatrics
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist
Henry County Medical Center
Paris, Tennessee
05.1998 - 12.2004
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Initiating and maintaining ventilators and bipaps
- Oxygen therapy and administers aerosol therapy
- Suction patients as needed; ABG punctures for ABG analysis
- Pediatrics and neonates
- Applying holter monitors and performing EKG’s
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TNSkills
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- BLS certified
- Strong understanding of HIPPA regarding patients
- Works well with others
- Strong communication: written and verbal
- Materials restocking
- Leadership qualities
- Scheduling and coordination
- Employee mentoring
- Strong teamwork
- Detail orientated
- Great time management
- Proven work ethic; dependable and trustworthy
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Henderson County Community Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2021
Staff/Lead Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
12.2004 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Three Rivers Hospital
11.2002 - 12.2016
Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist
Henry County Medical Center
05.1998 - 12.2004
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jackson State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Martin