Karen Johnson
Highland Park
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in various healthcare settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
05.2009 - Current
- Setup, maintain and adjust ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- 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.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed noninvasive ventilation (Bipap, Cpap)
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team..
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Managed care of Long term ventilated patients
- Provided tracheostomy care
- Provided Suctioning
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Garden City Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2009
- Provided Care for Adults, Geriatrics, Pediatric clients
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University,
Troy12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy/Healthcare Management
Siena Heights University
Adrien, MI12-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Oakland Community College
Southfield, MI06-1999
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Endotracheal intubation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Patient care documentation
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Neonatal intensive care
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
01.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
DMC Children's Hospital Of Michigan
05.2009 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Garden City Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University,
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy/Healthcare Management
Siena Heights University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Oakland Community College
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