Julie Rojas
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 24 years of experience in Acute/ICU/NICU healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing At Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing At Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Respiratory Therapist
Trustaff – HCA Pearland
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Administered medications and ventilator support, as well as maintenance and management of life support systems
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing/VA Hospital
San Antonio
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Crisis Worker/Registered Respiratory Therapist
KRUCIAL STAFFING - UT HEALTH JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville, Texas
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
AYA HEALTHCARE At St Vincents Hospital
Billings, MT
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways., Antonio TX, Miami Fl and Billings MT
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Respiratory Therapist
HCA MAINLAND MEDICAL CENTER
Texas City, TX
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments
- Delivered services following guidelines established to keep company compliant
- Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
PRN Respiratory Therapist
SHRINERS CHILDREN'S BURN HOSPITAL GALVESTON
Galveston, TX
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems with specific requirement addressing burn patients
- Assisted bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
- Metabolic studies on all new patients
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
NICU RRT-NPS, CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Webster, TX
06.1998 - 09.2019
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Evaluated patients and provided treatments under Doctor and NNP orders
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis and therapeutic treatments
- Worked closely with Doctors and NNP's to reduce number of days on the ventilators by weaning when appropriate Followed all recommended and evidence based practices on preventing VAP Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, and responses in patient charts
- Intubations as part of the NICU transport team
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.1998
Skills
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Equipment : Draeger Infinity V500, PB840, Servo i Hamilton G3 ad C5 Trilogy, Vocsn, Bipap V60 and Vision,
- Oscillator and Nitric, Airvo HHFNC,
- Charting Systems: Vista, Cerner, Epic and Meditech
- RRT-NPS ACLS BLS PALS CERTIFICATIONS
- EQUIPMENT AND CHARTING SYSTEMS
- Diagnostic tools
- Spirometer reading
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Dosage calculation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teambuilding
grandkids and family
I am a mother of 3 wonderful men, 3 grand daughters with one more on the way, multiple grand pets and I spend time with them whenever I can. My oldest is and electrician. The middle son is a manager at discount tires and the youngest has been a US Marine for 9 yrs and counting.
When I am not with family I do enjoy traveling, shopping and gardening
Quote
There is nothing to find, only to realize. There is nothing to become, only to be. There is nothing to fear, only to love.
Marianne Williamson
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing At Christus Spohn Shoreline
01.2022 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing At Laredo Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Trustaff – HCA Pearland
04.2021 - 06.2021
Crisis Worker/Registered Respiratory Therapist
KRUCIAL STAFFING - UT HEALTH JACKSONVILLE
12.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
AYA HEALTHCARE At St Vincents Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Angel Staffing/VA Hospital
03.2020 - 02.2021
Respiratory Therapist
HCA MAINLAND MEDICAL CENTER
09.2019 - 07.2020
PRN Respiratory Therapist
SHRINERS CHILDREN'S BURN HOSPITAL GALVESTON
09.2019 - 07.2020
Respiratory Therapist
NICU RRT-NPS, CLEAR LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.1998 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Jacinto College District
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