Jessica Green
Houston,TX
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Clinical Instruct
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Instruct students on performing diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Instruct students on providing therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Ben Taub General Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and training to new staff members in the respiratory therapy department.
- Managed daily operations of the respiratory therapy team including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments to ensure safety protocols were followed correctly.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers on treatment plans for patients requiring respiratory care services.
- Maintained accurate medical records of patients receiving respiration treatments according to HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided education on various topics related to pulmonary health management.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices pertaining to respiration treatments.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Health Care
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring physiological responses using specialized equipment such as spirometers or pulse oximeters.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department.
- Established performance objectives and standards to evaluate team members' effectiveness.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and training to new staff members in the respiratory therapy department.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers on treatment plans for patients requiring respiratory care services.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Northwest
Houston, TX
03.2015 - 01.2022
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX12-2014
Skills
- Patient Care Documentation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Outpatient Care
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Clinical Instruct
Pima Medical Institute
02.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Ben Taub General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone Health Care
08.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
05.2015 - 05.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Northwest
03.2015 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute