Jerry Piona RRT
Salem
Summary
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist with 20+ years experience in an acute care hospital setting in all departments. Tried retirement but miss interacting with patients and co-workers and feel that I still have much to offer. Skillful in completing and implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care including much experience regarding ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.
From 2017-2023 I shared time as a Clinical Informatics Analyst.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist /Clinical Informatics Analyst
Madera Community Hospital
10.1999 - 01.2023
- Management of mechanical ventilatory support for patients in intensive care units, emergency department and PACU ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, medications, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of emergencies as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
Education
Associate of Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA10-1999
Skills
- Airway management including performing adult, pediatric and newborn Intubation
- Obtaining, analyzing and interpreting Arterial Blood Gas Samples
- Management of ventilator patients from intubation to extubation and after care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Implementation and management of CPAP and NPPV
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Emergency medical care
- Patient advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Caring bedside manner
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist /Clinical Informatics Analyst
Madera Community Hospital
10.1999 - 01.2023
Associate of Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
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