Niki Johnson Jackson
Nashville,TN
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with 32 years comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. Thomas West
08.1992 - Current
- 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.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- 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.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Student Staff Respiratory Tech
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.1990 - 06.1992
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Elevated department performance by participating in continuous improvement initiatives, such as identifying areas for process improvements or collaborating on new policies/procedures implementation.
- Increased staff competency through training and mentoring of junior respiratory technicians.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Enhanced patient comfort with attentive care and effective communication during respiratory treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardio-pulmonary Science
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-1992
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Patient care documentation
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team collaboration
- Caring bedside manner
- Equipment setup
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. Thomas West
08.1992 - Current
Student Staff Respiratory Tech
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.1990 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Cardio-pulmonary Science
Tennessee State University
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