Jennifer Guyinn
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Kindred Hospital, adept in airway management and patient care documentation. Expertise in delivering critical care, enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment administration and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring high-quality patient support and advocacy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Respiratory Therapist
Wishard Memorial Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2008
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
Education
Associate Of Science In Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
9301 East 59th Street 05.2007
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment Setup
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- End of life care
- Patient Instruction
- Emergency medical care
- Patient Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Infection Control
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Cleaning
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Patient support
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Excellent Communication
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2009
Respiratory Therapist
Wishard Memorial Hospital
05.2007 - 12.2008
Associate Of Science In Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
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