Jodi Bales
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in critical care, management and pulmonary rehab, skilled in airway management and patient education. Proven track record in developing effective care plans and optimizing patient outcomes through collaboration. Recognized for a compassionate bedside manner and commitment to enhancing respiratory care protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist
Huntsville Hospital Main
04.2021 - 06.2025
- Reviewed respiratory needs of patients and supported creation of care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure proper respiratory function during exercise.
- Administered prescribed respiratory therapies and treatments effectively when necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Developed pulmonary rehabilitation education and processes.
Respiratory Therapist
Athens Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Administered respiratory therapies to maintain patient comfort and compliance with treatment plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop tailored respiratory care protocols for patients.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Crestwood Medical Center
01.2003 - 09.2020
- Administered respiratory care treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and assessed patients' respiratory status using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory therapies and disease management.
Respiratory Therapist Manager
Crestwood Medical Center
01.2003 - 09.2020
- Supervised daily operations of respiratory therapy department, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new respiratory therapists to enhance skills.
- Collaborated with medical staff to establish protocols for ventilator management and patient assessments.
- Analyzed departmental performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows.
Education
Cardiopulmonary Science
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL12.2000
High School Diploma -
Clements High School
Athens, AL 05.1996
Skills
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Caring bedside manner
- Medical record documentation
- Physical assessments
- Treatment administration
Timeline
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist
Huntsville Hospital Main
04.2021 - 06.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Athens Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2021
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Crestwood Medical Center
01.2003 - 09.2020
Respiratory Therapist Manager
Crestwood Medical Center
01.2003 - 09.2020
Cardiopulmonary Science
Wallace State Community College
High School Diploma -
Clements High School