Jessica Carpenter
Benton,MS
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing and respiratory therapy. Known for strong critical thinking and teamwork, successfully implementing patient care strategies that enhance health outcomes and ensure safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial- Yazoo
Yazoo City, Mississippi
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to medical staff.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care strategies, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Accurately documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Assessed clinical situations quickly and accurately, applying critical thinking to ensure timely interventions.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in an ED setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with expertise and composure, delivering optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial- Yazoo
Yazoo City, Mississippi
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during respiratory procedures for safety.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Batson Children's Hospital
Jackson, MS
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered respiratory therapy to pediatric patients in critical care settings.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Administered therapeutic treatments by following established protocols and guidelines. for respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Monitored patient vital signs, adjusting treatment plans to optimize recovery outcomes.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and hospital policies during treatments.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members to ensure understanding of patient health status and care plans.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Respiratory Therapy Manager
Baptist Memorial- Yazoo
Yazoo City, Mississippi
10.2009 - 01.2021
- Supervised respiratory therapy staff to enhance quality of patient care and staff performance.
- Developed and implemented respiratory therapy protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on equipment and procedures.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within the department in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Created performance improvement plans for personnel who were not meeting expectations or goals.
- Developed policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Facilitated communication between families and caregivers and medical staff regarding therapeutic options available for patients.
- Developed budgets for the department and monitored expenditures to stay within budget limits.
- Established protocols for emergency situations involving cardiopulmonary arrest or trauma cases requiring rapid response teams.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Led recruitment and hiring processes for medical and facility staff, ensuring team alignment with departmental needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of MS Medical Center
Jackson, MS05-2014
Associate of Science - Associate of Degree Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS08-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication delivery
- Vital sign monitoring
- Emergency response
- Acute care nursing
- Electronic health records
- Clinical decision making
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare collaboration
- Teamwork in healthcare
- Patient instruction
Certification
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial- Yazoo
12.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial- Yazoo
05.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Batson Children's Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapy Manager
Baptist Memorial- Yazoo
10.2009 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
Hinds Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of MS Medical Center
Associate of Science - Associate of Degree Nursing
Hinds Community College