John Ogrady
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 5 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Bayhealth Hospital
Milford, DE
04.2022 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center South Campus
Tucson, AZ
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Help new Residents with intubation and manage intubated patients by arterial blood analysis and make recommendations on what to change
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Organized and promoted various clubs at the Downtown Campus
- Promoted and setup for student events and activities
- Gave tours to perspective students
- Managed office duties as needed
Tutor
Americorp, Pima Community College Veterans Center
Tucson, AZ
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Clarified Veteran Students on Veterans Administration on education benefits and processes Pima Community College
- Assisted Veteran Students with science classes and computer classes
- Answered Phones and emails from student veterans
Direct Caregiver
Southern Arizona Family Services
Tucson, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Transported and safeguarded clients to various community organization
- Assisted and observed clients with cleaning and cooking of meals
- Assisted with daily bathing needs
Veterans Administration Workstudy, Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Answered phones and emails from Veteran Students
- Processed Veterans Students Paperwork for the school and Veterans Administration
- Operated under FERPA guidelines regarding student information
Ammunition Specialist
United States Army
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Inspected, supplied, and inventoried millions of dollars’ worth of ammunition
- Trained soldiers on use equipment and vehicles
- Worked as a team to make sure the task at hand was completed
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Associates - Science in Respiratory Care
Pima Community College
01.2016
Southland High School
01.2002
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Multitasking
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Customer service
References
REFERENCES
Sharon Arceneaux Administration Assistant
(520)401-7107
Michael Lopez Student Life Coordinator Pima Community College Downtown Campus
(520)206-7258 mlopez@pima.edu
Alexis Fordes Registered Respiratory Therapist Banner University Medical Center South Campus
(520)820-9487
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- BLS and ACLS Certified
- Delaware and Arizona State License
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Bayhealth Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center South Campus
12.2016 - 04.2022
Pima Community College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Tutor
Americorp, Pima Community College Veterans Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Direct Caregiver
Southern Arizona Family Services
01.2012 - 01.2014
Veterans Administration Workstudy, Pima Community College
01.2011 - 01.2013
Ammunition Specialist
United States Army
01.2002 - 01.2009
Associates - Science in Respiratory Care
Pima Community College
Southland High School
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