Jessica Pike

• Operates as Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) Respiratory Therapist assisting in aeromedical evacuations of critically ill patients.
• Executes comprehensive pulmonary function tests (PFTs), encompassing spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, Methacholine challenge testing, and 6-minute walk and desaturation tests in outpatient cardiopulmonary clinic setting.
• Documenting test results accurately in the electronic medical record for provider interpretation.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures, including endobronchial interventions (EIBs), in both operating and bedside critical care settings.
• Calibrated, operated, and maintained pulmonary diagnostic equipment in accordance with ATS standards.

Registered Respiratory Therapist collaborating on clinical operations at a Level I Trauma Center, enhancing patient outcomes at Brook Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX.

• Engaged with multidisciplinary ICU teams at Level I trauma center
• Assisted with ventilator management for trauma, surgical, and critically ill patients.
• Supported airway management, ABGs, and emergency respiratory interventions.
• Gained exposure to high-acuity trauma and complex, critical care cases.

Elevated patient care by engaging in cardiopulmonary clinics at Lackland Air Force Base-San Antonio, TX.

• Conducted cardiac stress tests (GXT) in conjunction with executing cardiopulmonary diagnostics alongside providers.
• Instructed patients on testing procedures, inhaler application, and breathing techniques.
• Performed 12-lead EKGs, and assisted with cardiac rhythm monitoring.
• Utilized the Philips telemetry system, ensuring accurate 3-lead and 5-lead ECG placement, education, and troubleshooting.

Supported comprehensive medical services at Travis Air Force Base Medical Center by partnering with UC Davis Medical Center for trauma and academic teaching programs.

• Assisted with ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosolized medications.
• Provided respiratory care in a large academic medical center setting.
• Delivered inpatient and outpatient respiratory care services.