Tiffany Johnson
Fruitland,MD
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Deer's Head Hospital Center
Salisbury , MD
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and take appropriate action.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Respiratory Therapist
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
Salisbury, MD
10.2019 - Current
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing.
- Performed pulmonary function testing on patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Assisted in the set-up and calibration of equipment prior to each patient test.
- Administered bronchodilator medications as directed by physician.
Respiratory Therapist
Genesis HealthCare
Berlin, MD
11.2015 - Current
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Long term ventilator unit.
Clinical Instructor
Delaware Technical and Community College
Berlin, Md
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervised small groups of respiratory students during their clinical rotations at Tidal Health and Vent Unit.
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in clinical setting.
Respiratory Therapist
McCready Memorial Hospital
Crisfield, MD
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Salisbury University
05.2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wor-Wic Community College
12.2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Pulmonary function testing
- Oxygen therapy
- Aerosol therapy
- Treatment evaluation
- Respiratory equipment
- Patient education
- Emergency response
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Deer's Head Hospital Center
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Delaware Technical and Community College
09.2022 - 06.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Tidal Health Peninsula Regional
10.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
McCready Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Genesis HealthCare
11.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Salisbury University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Wor-Wic Community College