Julie Ford
Summary
To obtain a Respiratory Therapy job at Craig Hospital where I would use my strong clinical skills, communication, patient advocacy skills, techinical proficiency, and multiple years of critical care experience to provide the best overall patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Case Manager
Developmental Pathways
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Created well-written, effective care plans appropriately matching needs of clients following standards and guidelines of funders, contractors and governmental regulations.
- Carried a caseload of 60-100 individuals on waivers
- Worked with Medicaid/Medicare patients
- Worked with HCBS participants receiving services on the mental health waivers and the elderly waivers
- Worked with Multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and provide the best services for individuals on waivers based on their needs
- Worked 45+ hours/week to provide the best care to those receiving services on waivers provided through the state
- Teamed up with managers and executives to assist in evaluating and improving performance of direct services, contributing to strategic program planning and development.
- Initiated new services for new clients and changed current services according to what patient needed
- Mentored advocates, case managers, interns and volunteers to create positive, productive atmosphere.
- Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided and completed departmental billing procedures.
Respiratory Therapist-Charge
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Worked in many different areas including Trauma, Cardiac, Burn, and floors
- ED therapist who helped during codes that came via ambulance, EKGs, treatments, and transports to appropriate units or diagnostic testing
- Involved in the rapid team and code team
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Worked as charge RT and provided support to fellow colleagues during shift when needed
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Swedish Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided respiratory treatment, therapy, and performed procedures according to research and care plan for patient
- Involved in 2-3 hour long multidisciplinary rounds
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Highly involved in critical care during COVID
- Followed research driven policies and procedures including ARDSnet
- Assisted during intubations, bronchoscopies, tracheostomy placements, and art-line placement
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- ED therapist who helped during codes that came via ambulance, EKGs, treatments, and transports to appropriate units or diagnostic testing
- Initiated team effort by changing ventilator support according to patients needs and lung disease
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Qualified patients for home oxygen usage and provided instruction
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
University of Colorado Health
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Worked in many types of ICUs-Medical, Trauma, Cardiac, Burn and step down unit
- Assisted with intubations, bronchoscopies, and trach placement
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated medical students-Interns, residents and fellows-on mechanical ventilation, non-invasive management, and supplemental oxygen
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Involved in the rapid team and code team
- Involved as President of the department council to help make changes to policy and procedures and to assist with the hiring process of colleagues
Pulmonary Rehab and Staff Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony's North Health Campus
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Worked in all areas including ICU, floors, and ED
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Worked in pulmonary rehab 1 day a week to provide patient-centered care
Education
Associates - Occupational Studies
PIMA Medical Institute-Respiratory Therapy
01.2015
Bachelors - Biology
Texas Tech University/University of Colorado
01.2011
Skills
- Airway management
- Intubation
- Time management
- Patient Advocacy
- Ventilator Knowledge (PB 840, 980, Hamilton G5, Servos)
- Tracheostomy Care and Trach Knowledge
- Performing arterial blood gases and analyzing them
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Bronchoscopy assistance
- Tracheostomy placement assistance
- Bronchial hygiene
Affiliations
- NBRC social media ambassador
Certification
- ACCS
- BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Senior Case Manager
Developmental Pathways
01.2024 - 09.2025
Respiratory Therapist-Charge
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Swedish Medical Center
09.2020 - 08.2022
Respiratory Therapist
University of Colorado Health
11.2015 - 12.2019
Pulmonary Rehab and Staff Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony's North Health Campus
02.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelors - Biology
Texas Tech University/University of Colorado
Associates - Occupational Studies
PIMA Medical Institute-Respiratory Therapy