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Jeremiah Lee

Virginia Beach,Virginia

Summary

Conscientious and detail-oriented Healthcare professional offering over 18 years of experience in fast-paced settings. Primarily trained in healthcare with a secondary education in technology, a career change focused on another skill set is desired. Positive and upbeat with excellent communication skills paired with time management and critical thinking abilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

LRS Medical, Respiratory Therapist

01.2022 - Current
  • Ventilator management of ventilator dependent patients from diseases or surgeries
  • Management and set-up of sleep devices for patients that sleep apnea Care and maintenance of tracheal sites Attending to emergency occurances involving airway management.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment

Respiratory Therapist

Prolink Medical Staffing
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Ventilator management of COVID and non-COVID patients in a ICU setting
  • Arterial Blood Gas retrieval and analysis
  • Delivering specified respiratory medications in a nebulized form to designated patients
  • Management and set-up of respiratory instruments to specified patients
  • Ventilator set-up and management of patients with and without severe respiratory diseases
  • Performing diagnostic tests: lung capacity, negative inspiratory pressures, etc..
  • Patient education on respiratory diseases, treatments and breathing techniques
  • Specifically contracted to assist with the COVID-19 crisis with patient population.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations
  • Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages
  • Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment

Respiratory Therapist

MaryView Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Oxygen and aerolized medication delivery to patients with respiratory related diseases
  • Ventilator Care for patients requiring intensive care
  • Bronical hygiene therapy Diagnostic services

Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assist in caring for patients suffering from various respiratory diseases including COPD and asthma
  • Keep track of the oxygen levels in patient's blood and adjust accordingly
  • Provided rehabilitation therapies to patients whose lungs had become ill due to long term smoking or chronic illness
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and understanding.

Respiratory Therapist

Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed and cared for respiratory patients whom required long term care
  • Daily trach care and monthly trach exchanges done by the therapist
  • Managing the airway by distributing medications and clearing the airway by means of suctioning and other respiratory modalities
  • Supervising patients in learning techniques in managing their own airways.

Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assist in caring for patients suffering from various respiratory diseases including COPD and asthma
  • Keep track of the oxygen levels in patient's blood and adjust accordingly
  • Provided rehabilitation therapies to patients whose lungs had become ill due to long term smoking or chronic illness
  • Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and understanding.

Respiratory Therapist

WESTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2011 - 12.2016
  • Administered inhalers and nebulizer treatments
  • Provided assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and care for patients with breathing
  • Utilized latest technology in therapeutic processes
  • Followed written and verbal orders made by corresponding doctors.

Respiratory Therapist

LAKE HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Maintained average patient caseload of 30 individuals
  • Provided support assistance to emergency department on an as needed basis
  • Responsible to assist in the care of patients with respiratory diseases
  • Performed various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients.

Respiratory Therapist

LAKE TAYLOR TRANSITIONAL CARE HOSPITAL
08.2010 - 09.2010
  • Managed and cared for respiratory patients whom required long term care
  • Daily trach care and monthly trach exchanges done by the therapist
  • Managing the airway by distributing medications and clearing the airway by means of suctioning and other respiratory modalities
  • Supervising patients in learning techniques in managing their own airways.

Respiratort Therapist

Aureus Medical
04.2008 - 01.2009
  • Followed written and verbal orders made by the doctor
  • Responsible for all types of respiratory care, treatment and therapy in the short time I was present at each facility
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur
  • Carefully monitored a patient's breathing patterns while they underwent surgery or were under general anesthesia.

Education

Associate of Science - Applied Sciences (Respiratory Therapy

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.2005

Bachelors - Health Informatics Management

WESTERN GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, Utah
11.2016

Skills

  • Trained patients in specialized care
  • Prior experience in team management role
  • Trained as "super user" for electronic charting systems
  • Serviced and maintained respiratory specific equipment

Timeline

LRS Medical, Respiratory Therapist

01.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Prolink Medical Staffing
02.2021 - 12.2021

Respiratory Therapist

MaryView Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2021

Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical
11.2019 - 05.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
11.2018 - 11.2019

Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical
02.2017 - 10.2018

Respiratory Therapist

WESTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2011 - 12.2016

Respiratory Therapist

LAKE HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2010 - 08.2011

Respiratory Therapist

LAKE TAYLOR TRANSITIONAL CARE HOSPITAL
08.2010 - 09.2010

Respiratort Therapist

Aureus Medical
04.2008 - 01.2009

Associate of Science - Applied Sciences (Respiratory Therapy

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bachelors - Health Informatics Management

WESTERN GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY

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