Jennifer Schoolfield
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with excellent communication and listening skills. Able to provide leadership and vision while performing job duties and diagnostic procedures. I am self motivated and able to maintain organization while multitasking. I consistently provide competent and compassionate care to every patient population.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic's Supervisor, RRT
Grady Memorial Hospital
Chickasha, OK
10.2018 - Current
- Optimized patient experience by delivering superior therapies and diagnostic procedures and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Conducted regular reviews of policies and procedures in both respiratory and diagnostic areas and identified areas for improvement.
- Performed Pulmonary Function Testing on MedGraphics equipment including volume and capacity measurements.
- Drawing and analyzing arterial blood gas results, and communicating relevant levels to the physician.
- Holter monitoring placement and processing.
- Perform and process EKGs
- Assisting respiratory staff with therapies when needed.
- Responding to patient emergencies and assisting with positive pressure or ventilators.
- Communication with patient care teams, including physicians, nurses and office staff.
- Maintain adequate equipment.
Respiratory Program Director
Great Plains Technology Center/ Cameron University
Lawton, OK
07.2011 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with Great Plains and later Cameron's overall mission.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with CoARC standards.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program among the clinical sites.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote respiratory program awareness and participation.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings and advisory committee meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
- Developed Cameron led respiratory program from ground up, laying out course framework, and defining roles. Collaborating with Great Plains Technology Center to transition to a fully Cameron oversight program.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with CoARC regulatory requirements.
- Developed proposals and grant writing for equipment (capital and consumable)purchases.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans in response to CoARC guidelines. Prepared a self study and guidance through a accreditation cycle.
- Teacher: anatomy, pathology, ethics, respiratory procedures, ethics and pediatric pathology.
Teacher
Bishop Public School
Lawton, OK
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
02.1993 - 06.2011
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and Holter Monitors
- Student Preceptor
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southwestern Hospital
Lawton, OK
08.1990 - 07.2004
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient records for use by care team.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments.
- Assessed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Student Preceptor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cameron University
Lawton, OKNo Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OKHigh School Diploma -
Macarthur High School
Lawton, OKSkills
- Superior organization skills
- Time Management
- Goal-Oriented
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Self motivated
Timeline
Diagnostic's Supervisor, RRT
Grady Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Respiratory Program Director
Great Plains Technology Center/ Cameron University
07.2011 - 10.2018
Teacher
Bishop Public School
06.2007 - 06.2011
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
02.1993 - 06.2011
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southwestern Hospital
08.1990 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cameron University
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Great Plains Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Macarthur High School