Tina Ducasse-Jablonski
Grafton,MA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 37 years of experience working with adult, pediatric and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic treatments of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Cancer and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis , education and patient evaluation skills
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
07.1988 - Current
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as PFTS, bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, chest tubes, indwelling catheter, sputum inductions and tracheostomies.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Clinical super user for applications in Provation, EPIC, Compass, and Medivator.
- Ability to trouble shoot and take lead of team members
- Maintain State , ACLS and BLS licensure.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA06-1989
Skills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Clinical decision making
- Care plan management
- Outpatient care
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary function testing
- Patient education
- Tracheostomy care
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Physical assessments
- Pulse oximetry
- Coaching and mentoring
- Patient instruction
- Equipment setup
- Blood gas analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Treatment administration
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Diagnostic tools
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical terminology
- Verbal and written communication
- Equipment cleaning
- Strong clinical judgment
- First aid and CPR
- Operational reporting
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
07.1988 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Quinsigamond Community College
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