Tracey Joyal
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Air Force Veteran with over 20 years of medical experience. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 4 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings that includes all departments, to include extensive NICU setting experince. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
Marysville, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Performed neonatal assessments, evaluated vital signs and monitored patient progress.
- Provided compassionate care to newborns with a range of medical conditions.
Hospice Nurse
Freedom Home Health And Hospice
Marysville, CA
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes
Medication Distribution Nurse
Summerset Assisted Living
Lincoln, CA
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Freedome Home Health And Hospice
Marysville, CA
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Critical Care Technician
US Air Force
Travis AFB, CA
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Performed patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA03-2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Jaoquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA01-2020
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Experience with Cerner
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Neonatal intensive care
- Airway Management
- Ventilator management
- Emergency medical care
- Work independently with minimum supervision
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NRP Instructor
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NICU
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Freedom Home Health And Hospice
01.2019 - 09.2019
Medication Distribution Nurse
Summerset Assisted Living
11.2017 - 04.2018
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Freedome Home Health And Hospice
12.2016 - 10.2017
Critical Care Technician
US Air Force
01.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Jaoquin Valley College
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NRP Instructor
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