John Dennis
Respiratory Therapist
Covina,CA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience in an acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, airway management, blood gas analysis and interpretation. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Transplant Coordinator
One Legacy
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained oxygenation and perfusion to organs in brain dead patients using Advanced Pressure Release Ventilation.
- Traveled to many hospitals using and familiarizing different charting systems to Coordinate the donation process.
CPR Instructor
Key-Medical Resources
09.2021 - Current
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Respiratory Therapist Back Up Team Lead
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Queen Of The Valley Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Emanate Health Inter-Community Campus
11.2007 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA09.2007
Skills
- ABG draw skills- Efficient and usually painless
- Strong assessment skills
- Scanned medication barcodes to patient's wristbands with 100% accuracy consistently for years
- I love personal interaction with patients It makes my day to be there for them and make them feel better If I can make them laugh, I can make them cough
- Smooth and calm in a code blue I will learn each intubating physician's quirks and styles to better assist in procedures
- Attention to detail in regards to charting and ventilator management is something I am proud of
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
NRP
Timeline
Procurement Transplant Coordinator
One Legacy
04.2023 - Current
CPR Instructor
Key-Medical Resources
09.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Back Up Team Lead
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
04.2017 - 04.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Queen Of The Valley Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2017
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2016
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Emanate Health Inter-Community Campus
11.2007 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mt. San Antonio College
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