Joseph Garris
Morrow,OH
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2012 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments.
- Provided care to improve and strengthen patients respiratory functions.
- Educated patient and family on patient's medications and proper airway clearance techniques.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Patient Care Assistant
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Cincinnati, OH08.2011
Skills
- First Aid
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Advocacy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Airway Management
- Equipment Cleaning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Respiratory Conditions and Treatments
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Bethesda North Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
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