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Jennifer Smith-Blum
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Winchester,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and coworkers through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Full Time
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- NICU/PICU experience: Use of ventilators, various oxygen devices and treatments. Attend numerous deliveries and pediatric emergencies.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
Eisenhower Health
Palm Springs, CA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Education
A.A. Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley Collage
Temecula 06.2018 - 12.2020
A.S. Behavioral Science -
Mount San Jacinto Collega
Menifee 01.2012 - 06.2014
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Respiratory healthcare equipment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient Assessments
Staff education and training
Organization and Time Management
Certification
BLS
Software
References
Jonathan Cosme / RCP Supervisor (951) 334- 6596
Joel Katz / RCP Lead (909) 810 - 7336
Jorge Gradilla / RCP (951) 552 - 4985
Timeline
BLS
07-2024
ACLS
07-2024
NRP
07-2024
PALS
07-2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Full Time
Riverside University Health System
02.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
Eisenhower Health
01.2021 - 07.2021
A.A. Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley Collage
06.2018 - 12.2020
A.S. Behavioral Science -
Mount San Jacinto Collega
01.2012 - 06.2014