Jessica Shaughnessy
Shepherdsville
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead, excelling in clinical judgment, emergency management, and quality improvement. Proven ability to mentor teams and enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
UofL Health
Louisville, KY
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of respiratory therapy team to ensure compliance with clinical protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior respiratory therapists in advanced therapeutic techniques.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting therapies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Lrs Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UofL Health
Louisville, KY
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Administered respiratory therapies and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and self-management techniques.
- Performed diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2015
Skills
- Aerosol therapy
- Bronchial hygiene
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Clinical judgment
- Medical record documentation
- Airway management
- Emergency management
- Quality improvement
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory care planning
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Bi-level positive airway pressure
- Mechanical ventilation weaning
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Caring bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
UofL Health
05.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Lrs Healthcare
11.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UofL Health
09.2014 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jefferson Community And Technical College