John McDowell
Nicholasville,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington, KY
01.2018 - Current
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12-2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- First Aid/CPR
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Past NICU Employee of the Month
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Kentucky Children's Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Morehead State University
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