Jessica Fertig
Pierce,CO
Summary
I have work at a level one trauma teaching hospital for 10 years, that was also a level 2 pediatric trauma, a level 3 NICU and Echmo team. I have rehab experience, head trauma and spinal cord injury experience, I have also worked at a small facility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Denver Health Hospital
03.2010
- To initiate, evaluate, and asses need for treatment and therapy with minimal supervision including nebulized treatments, ABG draws and running in the lab, assisting with bronchoscopies, transporting patients in house to various locations i.e
- CT, MRI, IR, OR
- Assisting with Donor alliance
- Assisting intubations, tracheostomy’s, and cricothyrotomy
- Initiation of CPAP and BiPAP in both emergent and OSA settings
- Initiation of ARDS protocol and settings and proning patients.
Respiratory Therapist
UCHealth Medical Group
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Education
Associates in applied science of Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College, Aurora Campus
10.2009
Skills
- Working independently
- Proficient with EPIC charting system
- Time management
- Prioritizing
- Remaining calm with distressed patients
- Decision making
- Adhering to safety standards
- Attention to detail
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Care Documentation
- Treatment Administration
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Education
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Diagnostic Tools
- Physical Assessments
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Development
- Equipment Setup
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Intubation
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Instruction
- Medication Administration
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Practice Improvement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessment
- Ventilator Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- End-of-Life Care
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Ethical Decision Making
- Time Management
- Home Care Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Treatment Planning
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Care Management
- CPR/AED
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Respiratory Treatment Planning
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist (RRT-ACCS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UCHealth Medical Group
06.2020 - 09.2023
Senior Respiratory Therapist
Denver Health Hospital
03.2010
Associates in applied science of Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College, Aurora Campus