James Johnson

Torrance,CA

Summary

Certified respiratory care practitioner trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hospital of Gardena

04.2014 - Current

Administer breathing medication through hand held nebulization and meter dosed inhalers
Perform arterial blood gas draw and analysis
Assist physician with intubation and bronchoscopy
Manage ventilator, non invasive ventilation, and high flow oxygen devices
Work closely with physician to wean patients off of ventilation devices
Assist director with staffing and attaining adequate staffing for oncoming shift
Perform high quality CPR per AHA standards
Input all billable procedures done for shift
Document all procedures done for patients during shift
Instruct and guide respiratory therapy students
Serve as preceptor for new hire respiratory therapist
Serve as preceptor for new hire registered nurses to better assist with knowledge of assessing ventilated patients
Act as lead therapist when no lead therapist is on shift
Perform bronchial hygiene on patients

Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Torrance Memorial Medical Center

10.2007 - Current

Manage neonatal patient requiring mechanical ventilation, nasal CPAP, and High Flow oxygen
Assist physicians with intubation of compromised patients
Apart of Rapid Response Team to assess and administer treatment and therapies to prevent intubation
Manage Ventilator, Non-Invasive ventilator, High Flow oxygen devices of adult patients
Perform high quality cpr according to AHA standards
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Educate patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Perform arterial blood gas and analysis and report results to physician
Perform capillary blood gas and analysis and report results to physician
Serve as preceptor for respiratory therapy students
Serve as preceptor for new hire respiratory therapists

Lead Respiratory Therapist

Tustin Hospital

05.2007 - 07.2014

Ensure adequate staffing for oncoming shift
Adjust work assignments using point based system to give appropriate work loads for oncoming shift
Notify director with equipment issues and contact rental companies if needed
Work closely with physicians for weaning of ventilators
Perform arterial blood gas analysis and report to physician with results
Assist physician with bronchoscopies
Total and log all billable procedures done by staff
Help maintain arterial blood gas lab
Perform monthly tracheostomy changes
Work alongside interdisciplinary team members to wean patients off of mechanical ventilation
Manage ventilator, and bipap
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Concord Career College

Garden Grove, CA

03-2007

Skills

Cerner
Paragon
Puritan Bennet
Bella Vista
Respironics

Team player
Critical thinking
Time management
Compassion
Patient advocate