Julie Cross
Clinton,SC
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 22 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Continue Care Hospital
Columbia, SC
03.2017 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Respiratory Therapist
Palmetto Health Baptist
Columbia, SC
03.2003 - 03.2017
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
Waitress
Mig’s pizza castle
Ninety Six, SC
01.1998 - 07.2000
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Ninety Six, SC
05.1995 - 07.1998
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC05-2002
High School Diploma -
Ninety Six High School
Ninety Six, SC05-1999
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient and family advocacy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Drug administration trained
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Care Plan Management
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Equipment Cleaning
- Medical Terminology
- Relationship Building
- Physical assessments
- Patient care documentation
- Patient Education
- Appointment Scheduling
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency medical care
- Ventilator management
- Patient Needs Assessment
Strong teamwork and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills (written and
Verbal)
Strong attention to detail
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Continue Care Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Palmetto Health Baptist
03.2003 - 03.2017
Waitress
Mig’s pizza castle
01.1998 - 07.2000
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
05.1995 - 07.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ninety Six High School
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