La'Shanda Jones
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with over 15 years of experience providing inpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg , PA
2021.11 - 2024.06
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Penn Medicine Presbyterian
Philadelphia , PA
2011.11 - 2021.11
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Respiratory Therapist
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
Philadelphia , PA
2007.07 - 2015.06
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA2007-05
Skills
- Patient Education
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient care documentation
- Treatment Administration
- Care Plan Management
- Airway Management
- Emergency medical care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
2021.11 - 2024.06
Respiratory Therapist
Penn Medicine Presbyterian
2011.11 - 2021.11
Respiratory Therapist
Jefferson Einstein Hospital
2007.07 - 2015.06
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Philadelphia
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