Jayda Tapia
Stockbridge
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, skilled in mechanical ventilation management and clinical decision-making. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective airway management and strong clinical judgment, ensuring optimal respiratory care for patients with complex needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
06.2023 - Current
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, GA05-2020
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Medication administration
- Clinical decision making
- Endotracheal intubation
- Airway management
- Care plan management
- Oxygen therapy
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School