Christan Jordan
Atlanta
Summary
Proactive professional with a solid background in respiratory therapy, known for mentoring new staff and providing emergency response during critical situations. Experienced in treating diverse patient populations with a focus on teamwork and patient education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' respiratory conditions and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Experience in various units: TRAUMA ICU, CVICU, NEURO ICU, and Medical ICU ( specializing in treating ECMO patients)
- Knowledgeable about lung expansion therapy, ECMO, Nitric, and multiple disease processes
- skilled in airway management, extubation ( wean to extubation and or terminal), downsizing trachs, ETT exchanges, bronchoscopies, and drawing from arterial lines
Respiratory Care Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered respiratory therapies to pediatric patients, ensuring optimal care and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during treatments to assess effectiveness.
- Educating patients and families on long term respiratory management
- Executed calibration of ventilators and oscillators to ensure optimal performance and patient safety.
- Conducted comprehensive data gathering and analysis of patient outcomes related to respiratory treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA02-2024
Skills
- Arterial blood gas assessment
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Pediatric respiratory care
Certification
RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Respiratory Care Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
09.2023 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Gwinnett Technical College