Respiratory Therapist

Shonquita Johnson

Phone: 478-***-****

Email: ****************@*****.***

Summary:

Over 5 years of Experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.

Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.

Administers respiratory therapy treatments, and nebulized medications. Understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.

Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment.

Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure

Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.

Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department director.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.

Ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.

Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training.

Skills:

Working with LTAC patients

Ventilator setting parameters with some pediatrics (7 years)

I have worked with ventilators such as the Drager, Servo, Vita, Puritan

McKesson

Cerner

ICU Experience

Epic

Critical care experience

Airway management

Acute care

EMR systems

Patient care

ABG analysis

Floor therapy

Professional Experience

Emory Healthcare ltac -Decatur, GA Sep 2018 – Present

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Administers respiratory therapy treatments, and nebulized medications. Understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.

Weaning parameters, trach care, abg, Intubation, Extubation, Decannulation, changing out traches.

Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.

Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department director.

Douglasville hospital

Douglasville, GA Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Administers respiratory therapy treatments, and nebulized medications. Understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.

Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment.

Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.

Also worked in Floors, Emergency Rooms and ICU

Select Medical LTAC - Atlanta, GA May 2018 – Aug 2018

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Downsizing patient’s tracheostomy.

Handling high risk airways.

Assist in code blues.

Titan Medical - Toccoa, GA Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Involved Floors, EC, ABGs, Some pediatrics rotations.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.

Phoebe memorial Hospital - Albany, GA Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Floor RRT rotation, Pediatric rotation, ABG

I had more exposure to the pediatric floors

Patient care, ABG analysis, Floor therapy

The Medical Center Ctrl GA - Macon, GA Feb 2012 - Jan 2015

Respiratory Therapist

Patient Care & I.C.U.

Transporting

Intubation/Extubation

Ventilator Technician Emergency Room Some pediatric experience ABG analysis Bedside spirometry

Education:

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Middle Georgia College -

Macon, GA 2010 to 2011

Associate of Science

Gordon College -

Barnesville, GA June 2003

Certifications and Licenses:

BCLS

PALS

ACLS

Georgia State license

Florida State Respiratory license

Florida state license

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