Joel Dohmeier

• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

Level IV NICU – Delivery Attendance & Neonatal Critical Care

• Provided advanced respiratory care for critically ill and premature neonates, including those requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, HFOV, HFJV, CPAP, and HFNC.
• Attended high-risk deliveries as part of the neonatal resuscitation team, performing interventions in accordance with NRP guidelines, including initial stabilization, CPAP application, PPV, intubation assistance, and surfactant administration.
• Conducted thorough assessments of neonates’ respiratory status, interpreting ABGs, chest radiographs, and ventilator graphics to guide care.
• Assisted with extubations, airway management, and transport of neonates requiring advanced ventilatory support.
• Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings to optimize gas exchange while minimizing risk of volutrauma and barotrauma.
• Collaborated with neonatologists and NICU nurses to tailor treatment plans for infants with complex congenital anomalies, RDS, BPD, and post-surgical conditions.
• Educated parents and families on respiratory interventions, equipment, and disease processes with compassion and clarity.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and NICU standards of care.

• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• 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.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.

• Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
• Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
• Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
• Train all incoming staff on waveform analysis/interpretation.
• Initiated and developed the health unit navigation software project using Visual Basic programming language.
• Tested new applications for usability and adherence to code plan.
• Partnered with team members to learn best practices in software design.

• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
• Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
• Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
• Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
• Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
• Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.