Jennifer Cowley
Amarillo, TX
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital. Expert in airway management and patient education, enhancing treatment adherence and comfort. Proven ability to streamline respiratory care protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in critical settings.
Certified in CPR/AED, ACLS, committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of experience in Respiratory healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
03.2013 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and self-management techniques.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in respiratory therapy techniques and patient care standards.
- 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 a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Streamlined clinical processes through the implementation of efficient protocols for respiratory care procedures.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Apollo College
Phoenix, Arizona05-2000
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Medical record documentation
- Treatment administration
- Spirometer reading
- First aid and CPR
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulse oximetry
- Blood gas analysis
- Attention to detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
03.2013 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center
06.2001 - 08.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Apollo College