Julie Clarkson
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Over twenty years as a Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed in California. Skilled care of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients with chronic and acute conditions. I am a motivated and charismatic person. I am looking to join a professional team to further my experience and knowledge of respiratory care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
OC Global Medical Center
Santa Ana, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Executed respiratory therapy procedures, including setup and management of invasive and non-invasive ventilator systems, bronchoscopy assistance, volume expansion therapy, arterial punctures, and chest x-ray interpretation. Administered respiratory medications, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and bronchial hygiene in general ward, conducted patient assessments, managed high flow and CPAP, and performed venous and arterial blood draws from umbilical cord in NICU., Maintained and repaired respiratory equipment, ensuring functionality and reliability for patient care. & Oversaw inventory of respiratory therapy supplies, ensuring availability to support continuous patient care.. Attended c-sections and high-risk deliveries.
- Assessed patient respiratory status in acute care medical center settings
- Administered oxygen therapy and nebulized treatments per physician orders
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted support for critical patients
Critical Care Transport RT
Amwest Ambulance
North Hollywood, CA
02.2019 - Current
- My job duties during transport of a critically ill patient include: monitored patient vitals independently to ensure stability during transport, secured patent airway to facilitate effective ventilation, administered oxygenation to maintain optimal respiratory function, ventilator management, troubleshooting equipment, and proper documentation.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Critical Care Transport RT
MedCoast Ambulance Service
Santa Fe Springs, CA
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Conducted physical assessment on patient, identified respiratory therapy needs, and devised individualized care plan.
- Provides constant monitoring and assessment of the patient, and immediate treatment when needed.
- Monitored and assessed the patient continuously, providing immediate treatment.
- Initiated emergency procedures and diverted transport while administering treatment upon recognizing physiological deterioration.
- Managed operation and upkeep of life-support equipment in critical situations.
- Documented vital signs and significant patient condition changes and reactions.
- Communicates with patient, critical care transport team members, healthcare facility staff members, and the patient's family appropriate information.
Procurement Transplant Coordinator-Trainee
OneLegacy
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Oversaw the complete organ procurement process, starting from the hospital referral to the organ recovery procedure. Provided medical donor patient care, emphasizing assessment, resuscitation, physiologic management, organ placement, and organ recovery of suitable organs.
- Coordinated donor referral reviews with hospitals and OneLegacy clinical teams.
- Communicated transplant updates with physicians, nurses, and procurement staff.
- Tracked donor case documentation in OneLegacy records and coordination systems.
RCP III
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Provided respiratory care services to patients
- Duties as a charge therapist include: administering respiratory medication, setting up and monitoring mechanical ventilation in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, setting up and monitoring bipap as well as VapoTherm and nasal CPAP. Oxygen delivery, responded to code blue situations, performed charting and handled billing processes. Other duties were intubation of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, CPR, CPT, IS, PEP, IPPB, aerosol therapy, attending cesarean sections and all high risk deliveries, monitored post CABG patients on ventilators to ensure optimal respiratory function. In addition, extubation, terminal wean, arterial/capillary/a-line blood draws, analysis, and interpretation. Also, CXR positioning and interpretation, staffed and designated workloads, overseeing staff and students for effective team performance.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Charge RT
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
01.2007 - 03.2013
- SAN BERNARDINO, 01/2007 - 03/2013
- CALIFORNIA United States
- RCP III
- Staffed, designated workloads, and oversaw staff needs while filling and ordering liquid oxygen containers and managing inventory and orders of supplies. Other responsibilities: intubation and ventilator management (invasive and non-invasive) of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, oscillator set-up and management, extubation, terminal weaning, arterial/capillary/umbilical/a-line draws, analysis and interpretation, CXR interpretation, trache care, trache changes, as well as attending all c-section and high-risk deliveries. Performed O2 therapy, IS, CPT, and PEP; charted on Meditech and assisted pulmonologist with bronchoscopies while maintaining an active workload. In addition, duties in the NICU and Pediatric critical care areas include all respiratory therapy modalities previously listed as well as; patient transport, and surfactant administration.
Education
Associate - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CACertificate - Respiratory Therapy
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CAA.S. -
Victor Valley College
Skills
- Neonatal Ventilator
- Critical Care (20 years)
- Emergency Medicine (20 years)
- Urgent Care (20 years)
- PEDIATRIC (20 years)
- Acute Care (20 years)
- BLS (20 years)
- ACLS (20 years)
- NRP (20 years)
- ICU Experience
- Clinical experience
- Medication Administration
- Respiratory Equipment Management
- Vital Signs
- Cerner
- EMR Systems
- Epic
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner November 2006 to February 2024 The National Board for Respiratory Care November 2006 to February 2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) September 2021 to September 2023
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support March 2020 to March 2024
- BLS for Healthcare Providers September 2021 to September 2023
- CPR Certification
- CRT
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Procurement Transplant Coordinator-Trainee
OneLegacy
04.2021 - 09.2021
Respiratory Therapist
OC Global Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Critical Care Transport RT
MedCoast Ambulance Service
10.2019 - 04.2022
Critical Care Transport RT
Amwest Ambulance
02.2019 - Current
RCP III
Desert Valley Hospital
10.2013 - 05.2017
Charge RT
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
01.2007 - 03.2013
Associate - Liberal Arts
Victor Valley College
Certificate - Respiratory Therapy
Victor Valley College
A.S. -
Victor Valley College