Jocelyn Jordan
Clairton,PA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
ANH Forbes Hospital
Monroeville, PA
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care by assessing patient needs and implementing tailored treatment plans from newborns to the elderly population.
- Analyzed blood gas results and provided timely feedback to physicians regarding necessary adjustments in therapy.
- Administered advanced airway management techniques, including intubation and extubation, to stabilize critical patients.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to devise effective strategies for managing complex respiratory disorders.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies, adjusting interventions based on real-time physiological data and observations.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs while working on the night shift.
Respiratory Care Student
Laurel Business Institute, Multiple Hospitals, PA
PA
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness.
- Set up, operated and monitored mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient.
- Updated the master chart and individual patient records with current therapy information.
- Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations.
- Tracked the physiological response of each patient to therapy and documented data such as vital signs and blood chemistry changes.
- Relayed the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities.
- Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax, and pulmonary edema.
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management.
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care.
- Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage.
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Followed established guidelines and procedures.
Sales Associate
Walmart, Belle Vernon, Pa
Belle Vernon, Pa
04.2019 - Current
- Processed customers' orders and checked buggies for additional merchandise.
- Welcomed guests and offered quick assistance to handle diverse needs.
- Watched store shelves and aisles for upkeep needs, including organizing products and cleaning up spills.
- Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift.
- Promoted credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions.
- Unboxed and restocked merchandise into attractive displays.
- Interacted professionally with customers, informing individuals of sales promotions and driving product interest.
- Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices, and process transactions.
- Contributed to store shrink-reduction goals and programs.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by monitoring suspicious behavior and accurately keying transactions.
Key Holder
Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Belle Vernon, Pa
Belle Vernon, Pa
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Oversaw store opening and closing functions and managed task delegation.
- Trained new team members to adhere to company policies and service standards in addition to mentoring on job-specific skills.
- Managed cash drawer drops and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Delegated assignments based on the employees' knowledge and abilities.
- Examined merchandise to ensure correct prices and displays.
- Stayed current with all store initiatives and communications, sharing with associates as required.
- Kept store safe by identifying and removing safety hazards such as spills and blocked exits.
- Trained and mentored employees to boost individual and team performance.
- Greeted customers, often by name, and created welcoming environment.
- Open and closed store and set up shop for each day's operation.
Education
Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Laurel Business Institute
Uniontown, Pa05.2021
Skills
- Knowledge of the respiratory system
- Patient education
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Knowledge of respiratory drugs and their route of administration
- Emergency, ICU and Nursery experience
- Mechanical Ventilation experience
- Teamwork
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
ANH Forbes Hospital
06.2021 - 04.2026
Respiratory Care Student
Laurel Business Institute, Multiple Hospitals, PA
06.2020 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Walmart, Belle Vernon, Pa
04.2019 - Current
Key Holder
Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Belle Vernon, Pa
09.2014 - 04.2019
Associate's Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Laurel Business Institute
AWARDS
- Dean's List all semesters at Laurel Business Institute
- Lambda Beta Society Member for Respiratory Care
- Recipient of the Leah Fields' Memorial Scholarship