John Lee
Awendaw,SC
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with over 29 years at Vibra Hospital and Providence St. Joseph Health, showcasing expertise in emergency, LTAC and ICU care, and a mastery in ventilator management. Renowned for exceptional patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration, my career is marked by a commitment to continual learning and excellence in patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Vibra Hospital Of Charleston
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
06.2020 - Current
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Respiratory Therapist (ER/ICU)
Providence St. Joseph Health
Burbank, CA
07.1995 - 07.2019
- Provided excellent direct care to a diverse patient population of all ages, with a wide variety of respiratory ailments by completing accurate assessments, computer charting, obtaining specimens, operating essential equipment and administering medications.
- Worked in the emergency department, ICU and floor units for over 23 years, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Excelled at Interactions with patients, family members and physicians in order to coordinate, educate and execute plans of care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Identified the need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks and completing thorough assessments. .
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with the use of ventilators, BiPAP airway maintenance, and heated high flow.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Education
Certified Respiratory Therapist -
Concord College
Los Angeles, CA1995
Skills
- Extensive Emergency Room, ICU, pediatric, LTAC and floor experience
- Excellent at building positive interdisciplinary relationships
- Dependable, punctual, reliable, and hardworking
- Culturally sensitive
- Problem-solving skills, sound clinical judgment, and critical thinking proficiency
- A respectful team member with a positive attitude, personal and professional integrity
- Equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Patient care documentation using EMR/EPIC
- Patient and caregiver education
- ACLS and BLS certified
- ABG specimen collection and analysis
- Ventilator care, Bi-PAP, and tracheostomy care
- Proficient in the use of heated, high-flow oxygen treatments
- Assist in bronchoscopy
- Extensive experience with end tidal CO2 for both life saving and conscious sedation treatments
Affiliations
- City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation- Recognition and gratitude awarded by the city of Los Angeles for heroic courage, diligent effort and expedient life saving efforts which resulted in saving a patient's life and ultimately, her recovery.
- Guardian Angel Recognition- Recognition awarded by patients a Providence Saint Joseph Hospital for demonstrating outstanding service and compassion during their care.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Vibra Hospital Of Charleston
06.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist (ER/ICU)
Providence St. Joseph Health
07.1995 - 07.2019
Certified Respiratory Therapist -
Concord College
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