Tucker Hutchison
Fernandina Beach
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist skilled in mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and emergency care response. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and performed routine checks for safety.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted medical staff in providing urgent care to patients.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Collaborated with emergency team to enhance response times and improve patient outcomes during critical incidents.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported patient transport to diagnostic imaging or surgical areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of emergency treatment areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FL02-2024
Associate of Arts - Nursing
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, FL06-2021
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Mechanical ventilation
- Diagnostic testing
- Emergency care response
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center
04.2024 - 01.2026
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Associate of Arts - Nursing
University of North Florida