Jennifer Hitchcock
Chandler
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record in acute healthcare environments. Proficient in patient assessments, blood gas analysis/interpretation, respiratory agents/aerosol, trach care, and airway management. Demonstrated success in enhancing respiratory therapy outcomes through the implementation of best practices. Eager to expand knowledge, adjust to new challenges, and provide valuable support to those in need.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT
Avem Health
Stroud, OK
06.2025 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required on floor and emergency room.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Manage various respiratory equipment such as Ventilators, High flow, and NIV.
RRT
OSU Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered a variety of respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and chest physiotherapy.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings to ensure optimal patient oxygenation and ventilation.
- Participates in emergency response and code blue situations, applying respiratory intervention techniques to help stabilize and support patients in distress. Assist with bedside intubations.
- Perform ABGs and interpret blood gas analysis, make appropriate changes or recommendations.
- Manage respiratory equipment including: V60, CPAP, BIPAP, HFNC, and 980 ventilators.
- Expanding training in NICU, labor and delivery assist for newborns.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
RRT
ESP Personel: PAM
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2024 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Managed 10-12 vented/trach patients per shift
Bed Assignment and Staffing Coordinator
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Primary role in bed assignment: Assigning patients appropriately in a 340 bed hospital
- Work closely with house supervisor to ensure stream line work flow of patient placement.
- Assessing greater staff needs and fulfilling staff shortages with resources available or floating staff for coverage.
- Manage bed placement to help maintain high admission rates in emergency and reduced emergency hold admissions.
Health Unit Clerk - 901 ICU
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for delegating 100% of incoming calls to ICU unit.
- Paging on call physicians for staff
- Ensuring charts were properly maintained, scanning documents into EPIC.
- Ordering patient supplies for ICU unit and office supplies for staff.
- Assisted manager with time cards in KRONOS.
- Ensured all equipment were in working order.
Emergency Room HUC/ ER Billing Coordinator
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2009 - 01.2015
- Primary HUC role included entering patient information into system upon arrival to emergency room.
- Assist RN staff with obtaining vitals in triage.
- Answer/ transfer majority calls to designated staff. Page on call physicians.
- Secondary role included assessing patient charts and entering billable charges.
- Ensuring that proper orders and documentation were present 100% of the time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OKHigh School Diploma -
Classen School of Advanced Studies
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene
- Endotracheal intubation assist
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NBRC
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
RRT
Avem Health
06.2025 - Current
RRT
OSU Medical Center
08.2024 - 06.2025
RRT
ESP Personel: PAM
05.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Integris Baptist Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
Bed Assignment and Staffing Coordinator
Integris Baptist Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2022
Health Unit Clerk - 901 ICU
Integris Baptist Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Emergency Room HUC/ ER Billing Coordinator
Integris Baptist Medical Center
11.2009 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rose State College
High School Diploma -
Classen School of Advanced Studies