JORDAN ROSS
Columbus,OH
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, with a clinical background rooted in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). Experienced in caring for critically ill patients, responding to high-acuity emergencies, and serving as a clinical resource for specialized respiratory therapies and equipment. Demonstrated leadership through second-charge responsibilities, extensive precepting of respiratory therapy students and new hires, recruitment committee participation, and support of CVICU onboarding resources. Known for building confidence and independence in others through a hands-on approach to teaching and mentorship. Seeking to bring established clinical experience, institutional knowledge, and strong staff relationships into the Assistant Manager Respiratory Therapy role.
Overview
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1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Respiratory Therapist
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill patients, with primary experience in the CVICU since the beginning of my career at Ohio State.
- Care for complex patients requiring advanced respiratory support while responding to emergent and rapidly changing clinical situations.
- Served in a second-charge capacity, supported daily clinical operations, prioritized needs, assisted staff, and coordinated care.
- Work toward formal charge training while continuing to develop leadership and department-level operational skills.
- Precept and mentor respiratory therapy students and new hires, using a hands-on approach that allows learners to develop confidence and independence while providing support when needed.
- Serve as a clinical resource for bronchoscopy procedures, inhaled nitric oxide, and Veletri, including assisting coworkers with appropriate setup and use of therapies that are not routinely encountered throughout all areas of the hospital.
- Contributed to recruitment committee efforts to attract and support future respiratory therapy staff.
- Organized and developed CVICU-specific policies, procedures, and reference materials to aid new hires and staff in the unit.
- Support colleagues from other disciplines who have shadowed respiratory therapy practice, helping promote understanding and collaboration across clinical teams.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, students, patients, and families in high-acuity clinical environments.
- Recognized by patients and families through Bravo awards and written recognition cards for compassionate care and positive patient experiences.
- Demonstrate strong familiarity with departmental culture and operations after 10 years at Ohio State, including experience through multiple management and organizational changes.
- Maintain a reputation as a knowledgeable and approachable resource among fellow staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science — Respiratory Care
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05-2016
Skills
Leadership & Development
- Second-Charge Responsibilities
- Precepting & Mentorship including New-Hire Development and Student Education
- Recruitment Committee Participation
Clinical Expertise
- Cardiovascular Critical Care
- Mechanical Ventilation and Specialized Respiratory Equipment
- Bedside Bronchoscopy Procedure
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide & Veletri
- ECMO
- Advanced Respiratory Support Devices
- High-Acuity & Emergency Response
Communication & Operations
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff-to-Leadership Communication
- Patient & Family Communication
- Clinical Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Patient Safety & Quality
- Policy & Procedure
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular Advanced Life Support (CALS), ECMO Training Courses
Timeline
Staff Respiratory Therapist
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science — Respiratory Care
Marshall University