Deanne Jones
Oakdale
Summary
Highly skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner with comprehensive knowledge in respiratory therapy and patient assessment. Experience includes providing direct care, respiratory treatments, airway management, and monitoring patients under supervision. Strengths lie in strong clinical judgment, ability to work as part of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and commitment to patient comfort. Previous roles have impacted positively on patient outcomes through provision of high-quality respiratory care services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
Concord
08.2009 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, and other procedures.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases, including Nitric Oxide to patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kaplan College
Salida, CO12-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Pulmonary function testing
- Medication administration
- Critical care procedures
- Bronchoscopy assistance
- Intubation assistance
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Equipment setup
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kaplan College
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