Joel Swearengin
Josephine,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with 25 years of experience in critical care. Known for ensuring patient safety, effective communication, and optimizing treatment plans. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance respiratory health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Richardson, TX
07.2001 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and respiratory parameters, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Trained junior staff on advanced therapeutic techniques and equipment usage, promoting skill development.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices in respiratory therapy interventions and equipment usage.
- Collaborated in bronchoscopy procedures, maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency throughout diagnostic testing.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio, TX
07.1997 - 06.2001
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with diverse respiratory conditions.
- Facilitated timely weaning from mechanical ventilation by closely monitoring vital signs, blood gas results, and overall readiness for extubation.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Optimized ventilator management by assessing patient needs and making necessary adjustments based on clinical findings.
Combat Engineer Crewman, Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
Ft. Hood, Tx
08.1988 - 06.1997
- Supervised, instructed and assisted subordinates in the operation, maintenance and inspection of combat engineer equipment while assigned stateside, in Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and in the Republic of Korea.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX05-2007
No Degree - Respiratory Specialist Course
U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences
Ft. Sam Houston, Tx05-1997
Skills
- Experienced and proficient in assisting physicians with comprehensive therapeutic bronchoscopy, to include Linear and Radial Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy and ION Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Charge therapist
- Exclusively assigned to adult critical care units in addition to charge therapist
Certification
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, & NRP
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
07.2001 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
07.1997 - 06.2001
Combat Engineer Crewman, Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.1988 - 06.1997
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Collin County Community College
No Degree - Respiratory Specialist Course
U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences