Julie Cox
Fresno,CA
Summary
To obtain a position as Registered Respiratory Therapist in a health care facility, and provide excellent and competent care for patients. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. I may work with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Valley Children's Hospital
Madera, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Managing basic needs of patients in the Emergency Department, Acute Care, and Intensive Critical Care.
- Providing guidance and support to parents to help them care for their children at home.
- Educating patients and their families about asthma management methods and other treatment plans.
- 358 beds
- Level 2 Trauma center
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Medical Center, Hanford
Hanford, CA
04.2014 - Current
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Communicate with physicians regarding pertinent patient information.
- Utilize proficiencies in intubations, extubations, ventilation management, weaning, arterial blood gas analysis, and radiology picture assessment.
- Attend high risk deliveries.
- 142 beds
Travel Respiratory Therapist
LRS
Modesto, CA
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed individualized care plans based on diagnosis and physician orders.
- Educated patients and family members about proper use of medical equipment and medications.
- Communicate with physicians regarding pertinent patient information.
- 432 beds
- Level 2 Trauma center
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaweah Health
Visalia, CA
03.2014 - 11.2022
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Educates and provides technical direction to medical, nursing, and other staff members in the Emergency Department.
- Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls: Code Blue/ Rapid Response/ Traumas.
- Performs more advanced therapy practices in the Cardiovascular and Intensive care areas.
- 613 beds
- 52 beds in ED
- Level 2 Trauma Center
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulare Regional Medical Center
Tulare, CA
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis and bedside pulmonary function testing.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Attend high risk deliveries.
- 101 beds
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA12-2011
Associate of Science - Health Science
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2007
Skills
- Experience as a Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Excellent communication skills that enables teamwork and improves patient care
- Patient and caregiver education
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Superb work ethnic
- Patient care documentation
- Proven ability to remain flexible and adaptable in an ever changing fast paced environment
- Self motivated to provide excellent patient care and works well with other personnel in caring for the patients
- Bilingual in Cambodian and English
- Excellent organizational time and management skills
- Professional attitude
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Valley Children's Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
LRS
11.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Medical Center, Hanford
04.2014 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaweah Health
03.2014 - 11.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulare Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Health Science
California State University, Fresno