Jennifer Royce

Respiratory Therapist

Naples Community Hospital

Naples, FL

02.2022 - 01.2025

Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.