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Jamie Callahan

Manchester,CT

Summary

Respiratory Therapist and Sleep Technician from Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, skilled in pediatric respiratory care and outpatient care. Excelled in delivering comprehensive and compassionate care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in CPR/AED and interpersonal communication between teammates or with patients, effectively educated families on treatment adherence, showcasing a strong commitment to patient well-being and recovery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sleep Technician

Connecticut Children's Medical Center
07.2021 - Current

Worked along side sleep team to check-in families and also worked independently when setting up patients for their sleep study.

  • Provided quality care to patient's and their families. Patient ages ranged from Neonatal to 26 years old.
  • Added proper sleep equipment to patients, and monitored their sleep habits overnight while documenting, and creating reports for overseeing doctors.
  • Titrated CPAP, BIPAP, and oxygen dependent patients.
  • Educated patients and their families on proper use of CPAP/BIPAP, and importance of its continued use.

Respiratory Therapist

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management in ED, Medsurg, NICU, and PICU.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of rapid response team.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Bristol Eastern High School
Bristol, CT
06.2012

Skills

  • CPR/AED certified
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Education on CPAP/BIPAP
  • Pediatric and neonatal Respiratory Care

Timeline

Sleep Technician

Connecticut Children's Medical Center
07.2021 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
07.2020 - 07.2021

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Goodwin University

High School Diploma -

Bristol Eastern High School
Jamie Callahan