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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
John Ogrady