Julie Forbes
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Respiratory Therapist with 16 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care and support in various healthcare settings. Proficient in administering respiratory treatments, conducting patient assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Committed to staying current with the latest advancements, strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Dedicated to improve patient outcomes while contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Real Estate and Recreational Vehicle Investing
Self-employed
Las Vegas, NV
02.2024 - Current
- Research and evaluation of property and recreational vehicle deals by analyzing cost and profit data.
- Manage contractors and communicate effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates to provide top project quality control.
- Coordinate appointments, present properties and recreational vehicles to potential buyers, and address questions.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase visibility of available listings.
Private Duty Respiratory Home Care
Independent contractor Position
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Provided in-home care to a newly discharged patient with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Managed both invasive and non-invasive ventilator support, tracheostomy care, vital signs, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, nebulizer treatments, and oversaw all other medication use as prescribed.
- Daily assessment with documentation, developing individualized care plan, and monitoring patient progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and ensured continuity of care.
- Educated family in the use of oxygen equipment, pulmonary hygiene procedures, and ongoing issues to improve patient quality of care.
Sales and Marketing
Ultimate Nutrition
Las Vegas, NV
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Marketing and implementing sales strategies to effectively promote health supplements, vitamins, and personal care products.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to foster trust, loyalty, and repeat purchases.
- Managing orders, processing transactions, and ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Networked with current and potential customers and industry partners to continuously further sales and marketing goals.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mountain View Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
11.1997 - 10.2009
- Provided high quality of care in the Emergency Department, Adult and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Units, and Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Attended all C-sections and high-risk deliveries.
- Performed assessment, diagnostic evaluation treatment, operate all respiratory equipment along with a variety of testing techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to initiate protocols for postoperative cardiac surgery.
- Demonstrated in-service training to patients and healthcare personnel.
- Weekly consult with interdisciplinary teams to assess and provide a plan of care regarding patient treatment, medical condition, and home environment.
- Provided patient and family with education, including support for follow-up and post-discharge, for patients requiring home oxygen and CPAP.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carrington College
Phoenix, AZ11-1997
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Compassion and Sensitivity
- Decision-Making in critical situations
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Patient education
- Clinical Assessment
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Blood gas license
Timeline
Real Estate and Recreational Vehicle Investing
Self-employed
02.2024 - Current
Private Duty Respiratory Home Care
Independent contractor Position
01.2015 - 11.2019
Sales and Marketing
Ultimate Nutrition
08.2009 - 09.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mountain View Hospital
11.1997 - 10.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Carrington College