Joshua Gentry
Middletown,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience. Expert in ventilator management and patient education, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through innovative treatment plans and strong clinical judgment, ensuring optimal respiratory care in critical situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Embassy of Lebanon
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in developing respiratory therapy protocols to enhance patient care standards.
- Supported respiratory therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients with diverse conditions.
- Operate advanced respiratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with medical teams to gather patient data and contribute to case discussions.
- Engaged in continuous education on emerging respiratory therapies and technologies.
- Provided administrative support by scheduling patient appointments and managing documentation processes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication among team members about best practices, process improvements, and lessons learned from critical incidents or adverse events.
- Evaluated and assessed health care trends to establish new patterns of service based on vital measurements, productivity statistics and quality control outcomes.
- Optimized resource utilization by regularly reviewing staffing levels, equipment availability, and budget allocations.
- Provided clinical consultation to physicians and staff nurses on respiratory therapy interventions and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Village at the Greene
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments under supervision, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory conditions, documenting changes accurately in medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients with respiratory issues.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of respiratory equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist-PRN
Dayton Respiratory and Nursing
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parkside Health And Rehab/Embassy of Lebanon
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trihealth
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests such as pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and home care techniques.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in fast-paced clinical environments.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career Collage
Tampa09-2011
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Patient care documentation
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Medication administration
- Home care support
- Ventilator management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary function testing
- Clinical decision making
- Patient and caregiver education
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Caring bedside manner
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency medical care
- Treatment administration
- Patient instruction
- Equipment setup
- Intubation
- Equipment cleaning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Treatment plan development
- Diagnostic tools
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Infection control
- Patient needs assessment
- Patient care
- Spirometer reading
- Appointment scheduling
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Reporting and documentation
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood gas analysis
- First aid and CPR
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency care
- CPR/AED
- Registered respiratory therapist - adult critical care specialist
Certification
- BLS/CPR Training - exp 03/01/25
- RRT/NBRC #158671 exp 09/30/2026
- OH RCP # 13764
Timeline
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Embassy of Lebanon
02.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Village at the Greene
12.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist-PRN
Dayton Respiratory and Nursing
08.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Parkside Health And Rehab/Embassy of Lebanon
04.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trihealth
05.2018 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career Collage
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