Johnna Lara
Fenton,MI
Summary
Certified Travel respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at patient care
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Promedica Toledo Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI05.2019
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Treatment Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Intubation
- Emergency Medical Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Ventilator Management
- Critical Thinking
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Airway Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Time Management
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Promedica Toledo Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Select Medical
08.2021 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Charles Stewart Mott Community College