Joesha Tate
Summary
Detail-oriented Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing advanced respiratory care for critically ill neonates, children, and adolescents. Demonstrated proficiency in life-saving interventions, ventilator management, and patient education across diverse care areas including the Emergency Department (ED), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care under high-pressure conditions while actively enhancing clinical skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lebonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2023 - Current
- Deliver advanced respiratory care to critically ill pediatric patients in the ED, PICU, IMCU, and med-surge floors.
- Assist with intubations, perform extubations, tracheostomy care, and ventilation management.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Performed tracheostomy tube changes for pediatric patients requiring mechanical ventilation support.
- Administer and monitor respiratory therapies, including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, administration of specialty gases, and oxygen therapy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans.
- Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding respiratory therapies and disease management.
- Responds to rapid response calls and code situations, ensuring swift, effective interventions.
- Maintain compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Head Cashier
Home Depot
Collierville, Tennessee
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided feedback to management on cashier performance, identifying training needs and opportunities for improvement.
- Resolved and balanced cash drawers at end of shifts to generate accurate reports for cash registers.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Assisted customers at checkout by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues that arose.
- Scheduled and supervised cashiers during shifts, ensuring proper coverage of registers.
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
Lead Supervisor
Dollar General
Cordova, Tennessee
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Provided feedback to management on customer needs and preferences to improve product offerings.
- Assisted customers with product selection and resolving complaints.
- Ensured store was opened and closed in a timely manner according to company policies.
- Partnered with store leadership team to learn and understand management processes and reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN04-2023
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient care documentation
- Clinical decision-making
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Knowledge of HIPAA
- ABG management and interpretation
- Health and safety management
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
The National Board of Respiratory Care 2023
- American Heart Association(AHA) Basic Life Support(BLS)
Methodist/Lebonheur Life Links Training Center 2024
- American Heart Association(AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Methodist/Lebonheur Life Links Training Center 2023
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lebonheur Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Head Cashier
Home Depot
01.2022 - 06.2023
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
02.2019 - 01.2022
Lead Supervisor
Dollar General
08.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College