Jessica Kennedy
Titusville
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advance Respiratory Therapist
Cape Canaveral Hospital
Cocoa Beach
11.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
- Provided emergency respiratory support during critical situations.
- Assisted in training new staff on respiratory care protocols.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Proficient in Arterial line insertion and monitoring of Ballon pumps
Respiratory Therapist
Rockledge medical center
Rockledge
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to patients in critical care units.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory parameters during treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained and calibrated ventilators and other respiratory equipment.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapist
Select medical hospital
Daytona beach
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to patients in critical care units.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Respiratory Therapist
Parrish Medical Center
Titusville
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to patients in critical care units.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory parameters during treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment usage.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL 07.2018 - 12.2020
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY 08.2008 - 12.2008
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Arterial line insertion
- Emergency resuscitation
- Critical care collaboration
- Time management
- Reporting and documentation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Intubation
- Blood gas analysis
- Infection control
- Emergency medical care
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Neonatal intensive care
- Pulse oximetry
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Rockledge medical center
08.2024 - 04.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Select medical hospital
09.2023 - 08.2024
Advance Respiratory Therapist
Cape Canaveral Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Parrish Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Eastern Florida State College
07.2018 - 12.2020
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
Sullivan County Community College
08.2008 - 12.2008