Justin Cowan
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic new graduate respiratory therapist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of patient management and clinical environment with training in clinical care settings. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in healthcare . Professionally trained respiratory care with clinical experience delivering high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
San Dimas Community Hospital
San Dimas, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Kept abreast of industry advancements by attending continuing education courses, maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Streamlined clinical processes through implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist
Continental Post Acute
Pomona, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Promoted positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- 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.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
St. Bernadine Medical Center
San Bernardino, CA
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Registry Respiratory Care Practitioner
Venous Technologies
Inglewood, CA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and medication use.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Effectively oriented myself to multiple hospital layouts in efficient manner to provide exceptional patient care.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital
San Dimas, CA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Assessed and treated up to 30 ventilator-dependent patients on average every four hours.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND08.2024
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA04.2021
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Plan Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Multitasking abilities
- Analytical skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- MS Office
- Critical thinking
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Ventilation Management
Certification
-Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in California
Expiration: 07/31/2024
-Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC
Expiration: 05/31/2026 License Number: 184891
-Certified Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC
Expiration: 05/31/2026
-Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA
Expiration: 09/2025
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the AHA
Expiration: 09/2025
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the AHA
Expiration: 12/2025
References
Ken Beechler
City of Hope
Kennybeechler79@yahoo.com
(909)231-8500
Samantha Bratton
Dignity Health- St. Bernadine Medical Center
Sbratton376@gmail.com
(909)989-2621
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
San Dimas Community Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Continental Post Acute
08.2023 - Current
Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner
St. Bernadine Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2023
Registry Respiratory Care Practitioner
Venous Technologies
10.2021 - 04.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Mary
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
-Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in California
Expiration: 07/31/2024
-Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC
Expiration: 05/31/2026 License Number: 184891
-Certified Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC
Expiration: 05/31/2026
-Basic Life Support (BLS) through the AHA
Expiration: 09/2025
-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the AHA
Expiration: 09/2025
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the AHA
Expiration: 12/2025
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