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Jennifer Hildreth

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience working with neonatal, pediatric and adult patients with a wide variety of pulmonary issues. Most recent focus has been at Golisano being an important part of the core NICU team while working mostly full time hours. Excellent attitude, people skills, and ability to navigate difficult clinical situations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lee Health System
10.2018 - Current
  • Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to optimize airways management and pulmonary mechanics
  • Coordinate with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Assist in new hire orientation process.
  • Attend high risk Deliveries and provide provide NRP as a valuable team member
  • Resource for NICU therapists
  • Troubleshoot and work as part of the team to brainstorm ideas for improved outcomes of high acuity patients
  • Obtain, evaluate and run blood gas samples

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2008 - 09.2018
  • Worked NICU/PICU exclusively from 2015-2018
  • Responsible for both in house and outside facility neonatal and pediatric transports
  • Worked with a high level of autonomy using respiratory driven protocols
  • Attended high risk deliveries
  • Responsible for the training of new employees with focus on high frequency ventilation

Adult Critical care from 2008-2015

  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.

Education

Respiratory Therapy

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
07.2008

Skills

  • Endotracheal Intubation and delivery certified
  • Arterial and capillary blood draw proficient
  • Set up and management of both conventional and high frequency ventilators
  • Nitric oxide setup and management
  • Patient care documentation

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lee Health System
10.2018 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2008 - 09.2018

Respiratory Therapy

County College of Morris
Jennifer Hildreth