Respiratory Therapist Critical Care

Jill Novak

Professional Summary

Respiratory Therapist possessing in-depth knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Motivated self starter comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting with ability to establish solid relationships with coworkers and patients. Skill Highlights

Certified by the National Board for Respiratory

Care.

BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certification

Critical Care Certification through the Society of Critical Care Medicine

Licensed to practice Respiratory Therapy in NM

and Arizona

AARC, NMSRC and NBRC Member in good

standing

Presently serving on CDPI Committee for

Christus St. Vincent Hospital.

Clinical Ladder III Status

Member of the Interview Team for hiring new

Respiratory Therapists

Preceptor for new hires in Respiratory Therapy

Department at Christus

Member of the Shared Governance Committee

tasked with review of new equipment, writing and

amending Policies and Procedures and heading

up a team of 5 people.

Member of The Lambda Beta Honor Society for

Respiratory Care

Accomplishments

Respiratory Therapist of the Year at Christus St. Vincent 2015. Active Committee member on several teams within Respiratory Care Department and hospital wide. Responsible for department scheduling for 10 years. Provide training and check-offs for coworkers at annual competencies. Presenter at "Lunch and Learn" for nursing and technical staff. Professional Experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist III

December 2003 to Current

Christus St.Vincent Regional Medical Center Santa Fe, NM Provide respiratory support throughout hospital in an efficient and timely manner using skills and knowledge of protocols and current practices. Quickly respond to critical situations with professional and calm demeanor as 110 Lugar De Oro Street, Santa Fe NM 87501

Cell: 505-***-**** - ***********@***.***

both a solo performer and a team participant. Use time management skills to accomplish treatment plans and give ample time to each patient. Assist and precept students, other disciplines and new therapists about procedures and protocols within the hospital. Participate in revamping present protocols, interviewing new hires and sitting on various departmental and hospital wide committees for process improvement. Maintain professional certifications and attend conferences to improve knowledge base. Participate in community outreach through volunteer activities.

Respiratory Therapist

November 1999 to February 2002

Northwest Medical Center Tucson, AZ

Applied my knowledge as a Respiratory Therapist throughout the hospital and cared for patients from Neonates through Geriatrics. Documented all information and procedures that were required to ensure the health and safety of all patients under my care. Attended to all tasks calmly and professionally under less than optimal circumstances. Evaluated patients for changes and suggested plan of care improvements. Consulted with coworkers and various disciplines to assure patients received continuity of care. Manager

May 1991 to May 1999

Ric's Cafe Tucson, AZ

Involved in the opening of the restaurant. Assisted owner and chef in menu planning and general organization of front of the house. Interviewed wait staff and helped train servers, bussers and bartenders. Responsible for liquor orders and inventory, daily closing and opening duties,and scheduling day and evening shifts. Assisted in event planning and organizing special holiday and catered parties. Balanced daily ledger and assisted accountant with payroll.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science : Respiratory Therapy Pima Medical Institute Tucson, AZ, USA

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