Jessica Pickett
Paterson,NJ
Summary
A skilled Respiratory Therapist with broad experience in managing patients with diverse respiratory diseases of all ages. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures, adeptness in patient assessment and ventilation management, and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Previous roles reflect significant contributions towards improving patient outcomes through delivery of quality respiratory care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
New York Presbyterian
Manhattan , NY
07.2021 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
07.2018 - Current
- Actively assist medical team in the clinical management of the patients
- Providing respiratory therapeutics and cardiopulmonary diagnostics to all age groups according to established guidelines, policies and procedures
- Evaluates the effectiveness of therapies provided and works to adjust therapies to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Performs all duties as outlined in the 'Shift Responsibilities' section for the shift that the therapist works
- Meets mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives established annually as listed on the Performance Management Plan.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Valley Hospital
Ridgewood, NJ
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
Education
AAS - Applied Science Respiratory Care
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2018
BS - Respiratory Care
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Works well with a team as well as independently
- Empathetic
- Independent
- Organized
- Excellent time management
- Patience
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Leadership
- Physical assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
Professionalorganization
- American Association or Respiratory Care - Member since 2016
- New Jersey Society of Respiratory Care - Member since 2016
Personal Information
Title: RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT NJ License
NY License
ACLS
BLS
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
New York Presbyterian
07.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
The Valley Hospital
07.2018 - 05.2023
AAS - Applied Science Respiratory Care
Bergen Community College
BS - Respiratory Care
Thomas Edison State University