Tineshia Jefferson
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record in neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care. Expert in managing mechanical ventilation and providing emergency respiratory support. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills with healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans. Known for effective patient education on disease management and treatment protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Nexus Children Hospital
Houston , TX
09.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient outcome and recommended care adjustments during follow up visit.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Delivered critical emergency care including CPR as needed.
- Trained healthcare personnel in respiratory care procedures
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Healthcare Kingwood
Kingwood, TX
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed respiratory care for patients across all age groups, from diagnosis to treatment.
- Provide critical respiratory care to ICU, ER, and general ward patients, including ventilator management and oxygen therapy.
- Perform and interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and respiratory therapies.
- Assist in bronchoscopy procedures and manage tracheostomy care.
- Respond to emergency situations, providing immediate respiratory support during codes and critical events.
Student Respiratory Therapist
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients with respiratory disorders.
- Administered respiratory treatments following detailed assessments and laboratory testing.
- Responded to emergency codes and provided immediate respiratory care.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, EKGs, drainages, and assisted with bronchoscopies.
- Educated patients and families about their conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained patient charts in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
Dallas, TX
05.2016 - 06.2024
- Provides quality care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Support patients with daily activities and monitor vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assist patients in maintaining mobility and engage them in group activities to boost morale.
- Deliver education on home care practices for recovery and healing.
Staffing Coordinator
Girling Home Health
Houston, Tx
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed staffing operations, including interviewing, hiring, and mentoring new personnel.
- Oversaw patient rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Organized activities to improve patient well-being and memory.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations and tracked applicant records via the ATS database.
- Verified payroll hours and conducted reference checks for potential hires.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lone Star College System
Kingwood, United States05.2024
Skills
- Advanced Ventilator Management
- Airway Management
- Emergency Response Skills
- Oxygen Therapy Management
- Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Therapy
- Critical Care Experience
- Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Proficient with Respiratory Equipment
- Diagnostic Testing and Analysis
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Arterial Blood Gas
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Ventilator management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Coordination
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Nexus Children Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Healthcare Kingwood
07.2024 - 01.2025
Student Respiratory Therapist
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
Staffing Coordinator
Girling Home Health
06.2016 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
05.2016 - 06.2024
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lone Star College System
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