Joshua Forman
Warrington,PA
Summary
Highly skilled Respiratory Therapist with broad experience in managing patients with diverse respiratory diseases. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures, adeptness in patient assessment and ventilation management, and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Previous roles reflect significant contributions towards improving patient outcomes through delivery of quality respiratory care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Fox Chase Cancer Center
01.2021 - Current
- Manages the progress and status of all ventilated patients within the intensive care units
- Provides detailed clinical assessments of all patients’ respiratory needs
- Developed individualized patient care plans to meet specific respiratory goals
- Coordinated and assisted in bedside bronchoscopy procedures to enhance patient outcomes
- Instructs and educates patients on the proper technique for completion of their Pulmonary Function Test
- Facilitated communication with healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, USA
01.2012 - Current
- Recommended medication and therapeutic modalities tailored to patient needs, improving treatment effectiveness
- Educated families on proper use of respiratory medications and care plans to enhance patient compliance and understanding
- Effectively documents patients’ respiratory status based on hospital standards, policies, and procedures
- Working as a vital member of the medical team alongside the physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Train new hires in the respiratory therapy unit to execute the policies, procedures, and protocols stated in the hospital's mission
- Participates in data collection research studies for the department such as new equipment trials
- Completes yearly quality improvement projects including safety and environmental audits
Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Langhorne, USA
01.2019 - 04.2026
- Managed care of ventilator-dependent patients using evidence-based strategies to optimize respiratory function
- Evaluates, treats, and manages the care of patients with respiratory illnesses
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients
- Utilized critical thinking skills to refine patients’ care plans and improve outcomes
- Advocated for patients and families in care decisions
- Assists in a variety of Bronchoscopy procedures
- Preceptor and resource for all new staff within the hospital
Education
Master of Health Care Administration -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, mn01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA01-2012
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Pulmonary function testing
- Patient assessment
- EMR Systems
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Respiratory Therapist PA License, #YM013851
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Technical Experience
- Microsoft Office
- EMR Systems, including EPIC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Fox Chase Cancer Center
01.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2026
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2012 - Current
Master of Health Care Administration -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
West Chester University of Pennsylvania