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
Marietta, Georgia
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
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342
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