Jennifer James BS, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS

• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.

• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.

• Coordinated scheduling/ staffing based on an hours per patient day and CMI.
• Interdisciplinary, Infection control, and Quality Improvement team member.
• Lab Proficiency Testing and quality control processes.
• Developed educational materials for staff training, and yearly competencies
• Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
• Oversaw the procurement of respiratory equipment, maintaining optimal inventory levels while minimizing costs.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education.

Endotracheal Intubation and Laryngeal Mask intubation.

• Worked with our extended LTAC Respiratory Managers to create a uniform policy and procedures system.
• Arterial blood gases
• Bronchoscopy setup, assist, and cleaning procedures.
• FEES procedures setup. Worked with local SLP to offer Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow to LTAC patients.