Jennifer Johnson
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated and responsible student prepared to use education in the job. Possesses outstanding time management skills, excellent technical proficiency with software and applications, and the capacity to handle tough tasks. In-depth knowledge of respiratory care principles and patient assessment skills. Passionate about delivering empathetic care to foster excellent patient outcomes. Possesses mental and physical stamina and displays excellent judgment and reasoning skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Elevate Respiratory Therapy Group
Lynchburg, VA
2025.11 - Current
- Provided emergency care including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered aerosol treatments and oxygen therapy to optimize respiratory function in patients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Assessed breath sounds and documented respiratory status in patient charts.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Trained new hires on department policies, protocols, and safety procedures, enhancing team readiness and compliance in respiratory therapy practices.
Respiratory Therapist
Kissito Healthcare
Martinsville, Virginia
2024.03 - 2025.11
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted care plans with nursing staff.
- Assessed breath sounds and documented respiratory status in patient charts.
- Delivered aerosol treatments and oxygen therapy for Kissito Healthcare residents.
- Suctioned airways and maintained equipment for bedside respiratory care.
- Maintained infection control standards across Kissito Healthcare respiratory treatment areas.
Direct Support Professional
Johnson Group Home
Evington, VA
2022.04 - 2025.06
- Followed the care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided mobility and independence for disabled individuals while monitoring safety to prevent accidents.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Monitored the client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, enabling timely nursing interventions.
- Executed crisis intervention strategies to manage emergency situations effectively.
- Documented patient information, including vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits, to ensure accurate care planning.
Administrative Specialist
DMV
Lynchburg , VA
2019.05 - 2021.08
- Provided customer service solutions that enhanced client satisfaction and fostered positive interactions.
- Answered and routed telephone calls and took messages.
- Executed customer transactions across multiple PC modules, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Interpreted and administered state and federal regulations.
- Processed driver's licenses, identification cards, titles, crash reports, and placards.
- Utilized database systems to effectively track client and customer information, manage confidential records, and compile financial reports.
- Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.
Education
A. A. S - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Central VA Community College, Other College
Lynchburg, VADegree - Internship
Central VA Community College
Lynchburg, VAJ.D. - Medical Coding
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Nebulized medication
- Aerosol therapy
- Oxygen delivery
- Respiratory assessment
- Mucus clearance techniques
- Neonatal Respiratory care
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- CPR
- EKG
- Decision Making
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Respiratory Therapy student graduating May 2023
- Clinical experience obtained at the University of Virginia Medical Center as well as Centra facilities: Lynchburg General Hospital, Southside Community Hospital, Bedford Memorial Hospital, and Virginia Baptist Hospital
References
Wendy Ayers 434-841-6334
Angie Payne 434-841-9460
Dontalia Myers 434-209-3930
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, In progress
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, In progress
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Elevate Respiratory Therapy Group
2025.11 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kissito Healthcare
2024.03 - 2025.11
Direct Support Professional
Johnson Group Home
2022.04 - 2025.06
Administrative Specialist
DMV
2019.05 - 2021.08
A. A. S - Respiratory Therapy Technology
Central VA Community College, Other College
Degree - Internship
Central VA Community College
J.D. - Medical Coding
Central Virginia Community College