Jessica M Ware
Buford,GA
Summary
An experienced registered respiratory therapist looking to secure a position in respiratory care that provides opportunities for advancement and personal growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
08.2010 - Current
- As a pediatric/neonatal respiratory therapist at this facility my primary responsibly is: management, adjustments, weaning, and protocols for ventilator patients, transport, intubations, trach care/management, and floor therapy, patient assessments/care of acute and chronic children of all ages
- Other duties include blood gas entry and analysis, along with documentation in the Epic computer system.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advanced Home Care Inc.
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Medical Center
08.2004 - 06.2010
- Responsible for airway management, ventilation, floor therapy, patient care, assessments, arterial blood gases and accurate documentation in the Opus computer system
- Duties included working as the Charge Therapist and were responsible for managing staff's workload and assisting in the management of their patients
- When assigned to the nursery, duties included caring for Level 2 neonates, utilizing ventilator management, weaning, providing airway care: surfactant administration, assisting in intubations, extubation, heel sticks, and CBG analysis
- When assigned in pediatrics, duties included providing general floor care, administering handheld nebs, chest physical therapy, and incentive spirometry.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SCRespiratory Care Program - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
Atlanta, GA12.2002
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy Services application and monitoring of: arterial blood gases, capillary blood gases, mechanical ventilator support,, artificial airway care, fragile airway care, difficult airway care, bronchial hygiene, aerosol therapy, humidification therapy, suction therapy, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, emergent airway care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, noninvasive ventilation, oxygenation, bronchoscope, EKG, pediatric/neonatal EKG, Chest X-Rays, intubations, extubation, end tidal CO2 and transcutaneous monitoring
- Respiratory Therapy diagnostic activities: obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiological data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system
- Respiratory Therapy equipment: PB7200, PB 840, Servo 900C,Servo 300, Servo I, Evita 2, Esprit, 3100A, 3100B, Vision BiPAP, V60 BiPAP, Bird Mark 7, Trilogy 202, LTV 1000, LTV 1150, LTV 950, LTV 1200, Jet nebulizer, cough assist, Bear Cub, Aladdin, Baby Log, Infinity V500, HT50
- Respiratory Therapy areas of care: Emergency Department, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Technology Dependent Intensive Care, Pediatric Floors, Neonatal Transport, Adult Floor Care, Surgical Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care, Trauma Intensive Care, Neurological Intensive Care, Dickson Heart Intensive Care, Cardiac Intensive Care
- Arterial Punctures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication Administration
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Care Plan Management
- Emergency Medical Care
- Ventilator Management
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- EMR Systems
- Physical Assessment
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Patient Health Information Access
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Outpatient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Dosage Calculation
- Breathing Exercises
- Respiratory Failure
- Patient Care Documentation
- Acute Illness
- Staffing Requirements
- Seizure Disorders
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Reproductive Health
- Evidence Collection
- Practice Improvement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Pulse Oximetry
- Standards of Excellence
- Floor Assignments
- Standards Administration
- EMR Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Blood Chemistry Changes
- Creative Thinking
- Creative Solutions
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Computerized Time Management Systems
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Oxygen Therapy
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Nitric Oxide Handling
- Project Requirements
- IT Systems Support
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Instruction
- Suture Removal
- Infection Control Techniques
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Artificial Respiration
- Emotional Support
- Open Heart Surgery
- Laboratory Testing
- Monitor Patients
- Hygiene Support
- Drug Administration Trained
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Patient Admission
- Spirometer Reading
- Deliver Treatment
- Intubation
- Bronchodilators
- Dependable and Responsible
- Data Entry
- Maintenance and Repair
- Teambuilding
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training and Development
- First Aid/CPR
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cultural Awareness
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of several respiratory therapists/staff members during 12 hour shifts
Affiliations
American Association for Respiratory Care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advanced Home Care Inc.
09.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
08.2010 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Medical Center
08.2004 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
York Technical College
Respiratory Care Program - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia Medical Institute-Dekalb
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
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