Jordyn Edwards
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riley Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- PICU Core therapist but can help in other roles as needed such as NICU, ED, or House Charge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment for all pediatric patients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in pediatric respiratory therapy through professional development courses and conferences.
- Managed ventilator settings during transport of critically ill children between hospitals or departments, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop strategies for weaning patients off mechanical ventilation safely and efficiently.
Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Ball Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Provide breathing treatments as scheduled or as needed
- Provide help to other Respiratory Therapists if a helping hand is needed
- Perform assessments on patients who are in need of treatments
- Contact: Katy Connor - kconner3@iuhealth.org
Lifeguard
Kokomo Beach Aquatic Facility
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed a total of 15-20 saves on both children and adults
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Swim lesson instructor to children ages 3-13
- Contact: Reed Hubbert - (765) 437-7255
Camp Counselor Site Manager
Noble Kids Camp
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Manager over Kindergarten camp
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Established lasting connections with campers'' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Respiratory Therapy
Ball State University
05.2022
Skills
- Airway Management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Education
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
- Team Collaboration
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Emergency medical care
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 01/22, Present
- Advanced Life Support, 01/22, Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 01/22, Present
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riley Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Ball Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor Site Manager
Noble Kids Camp
05.2020 - 08.2020
Lifeguard
Kokomo Beach Aquatic Facility
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor's degree - Respiratory Therapy
Ball State University