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Julia Haverinen

South Paris,ME

Summary

Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Central Maine Health, specializing in airway management and patient education. Demonstrated leadership in developing rapid response teams and implementing respiratory care protocols. Known for exceptional ethics and professionalism, significantly enhancing patient care across all age groups. Now in retirement continue to be interested and able to continue education and professional involvement.

Continue to enjoy the collaborative creative clinical involvement. I find fulfillment in my work and enjoy the extra money in times when a fixed retirement income is not optimal

Overview

56
56
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead RRT RPFT

Central Maine Health
10.2018 - Current

Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital Per Diem


All aspects of RT services OB Nursery (closed in 2022), Pediatrics, Adults and Elders

Diagnostics include EKG, Holter Monitoring, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling & use of data in treatment. T

Pulmonary Function Lab lead Adult & Pediatric Full studies

Busy Emergency Room all ages

EMS Transport vented patients

Large Pediatric population with on campus Pediatric Practice and local Skiing Resort and Summer Camps.

Interim Manager 2022


Respiratory Therapy Manager

Central Maine Medical Center
10.2004 - 06.2009

Directed all aspects of Departmental Function at Lewiston Campus. Provided guidance and resources for Regional Hospitals and Practices as needed.

Served on multiple Clinical Collaborative committees including:

Critical Care, Code Team, Ethics Committee, Infection Control, Emergency/ Mass Casualty, Protocol Development,

Developed and implemented Rapid Response Teams and trained staff in collaboration with Critical Care Nursing and Medical Directors

Completed Advisory Board Training Didactics and Application into Practice. (Continue to receive updates in my Current CMH role)

Retired in June 2009

Restored Respiratory Therapy as a stand alone Department after being absorbed into Unit Management scheme.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Maine Medical Center
12.1987 - 09.1996

!987 Pulmonary Function Lab Testing associated with Pulmonary Fellowship Training

Cath Lab (research and diagnostics) Bronchoscopy assistance all aspects.

Exercise Testing Full Pulmonary Lab Testing and Arterial Blood Gases sampling and interpretation for clinical application


1992 Critical Care Supervisor for 34 Critical care bed unit (4 Pediatric Critical Care beds at that time). Open Heart Surgery Program, Trauma Center. Ventilator Care Supervision, Day to Day Rounding to address clinical and staffing allocation of services and appropriate resource allocation. Direct supervision Evaluation and Training of RT Staff

Introduction & Implementation of Closed Suction Systems into Standard of Care in all Critical Care Artificial Airways.


Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

Texas Hospitals (Amarillo, San Angelo, Abilene)
12.1968 - 02.1987

1968 Trainee by Dr. Cone Johnson MD West Texas Medical Center , Abilene Texas 4 years

1972 Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician Baptist Hospital Amarillo Texas 4 years

1978 Registered Respiratory Therapist Director St. John's Hospital San Angelo Texas 4 years

1982 RT Education and Practitioner Neonatal Pediatric Adult Trauma Transport Critical Care Educator. Intubations primary responsibility. Collaborated AHA Dallas Texas to develop CPR resuscitation National Standards

Served on Hospice Care Development and Implementation based on Philosophy and Standards of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
08.1974

High School Diploma -

Caprock High School
Amarillo, TX
05.1965

Skills

  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Airway Management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Bronchial Hygiene
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Respiratory Medication Administration
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Patient Education
  • Electronic Medical Records

Certification

  • CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • ACLS AHA, PALS AHA, BLS AHA

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead RRT RPFT

Central Maine Health
10.2018 - Current

Respiratory Therapy Manager

Central Maine Medical Center
10.2004 - 06.2009

Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor

Maine Medical Center
12.1987 - 09.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology

Amarillo College

High School Diploma -

Caprock High School

Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

Texas Hospitals (Amarillo, San Angelo, Abilene)
12.1968 - 02.1987
Julia Haverinen