Jennifer Watson
Hixson,TN
Summary
I have worked as a Respiratory Therapist for 27 years. I was an inpatient therapist at Children's Hospital at Erlanger for 22 of those years. As an inpatient therapist I worked in the Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, general floor care and emergency room setting.
The past 5 years I have been working in the outpatient setting. Here, my work skills have increased from general respiratory care to assisting with bronchoscopies, scheduling, pulmonary function testing, exercise challenge testing and sweat testing to name a few.
I am self motivated, organized and detailed oriented. I am a positive person and enjoy the outpatient setting. I feel I have more time for personal attention to my patients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erlanger Medical Center
09.1997 - Current
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- 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.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk
Siskin Hospital
06.1995 - 09.1997
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
Sales Associate
Belk
06.1995 - 06.1995
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNBachelor of Science - Biology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient Education
- Outpatient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Organization
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erlanger Medical Center
09.1997 - Current
Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk
Siskin Hospital
06.1995 - 09.1997
Sales Associate
Belk
06.1995 - 06.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
- BLS
- PALS
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