The document provides a resume for Julie Snodgrass, a Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 8 years of experience working in hospitals. Her experience includes providing care for patients on mechanical ventilation, administering various respiratory therapies, and interpreting EKGs as a cardiac telemetry monitor technician. She is currently pursuing additional credentials and education to advance her career as a respiratory therapist.

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Contact
214-288-0922 (Mobile)
juliesnodgrass04@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/in/julie-
snodgrass-671a7444 (LinkedIn)
Top Skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Languages
English
Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS)
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
Honors-Awards
Delta Epsilon Tau International
Honor Society
Service Excellence Award (SEAP)--
Baylor Medical Center at Garland,
2014
Julie Snodgrass
Registered Respiratory Therapist at Methodist Richardson Medical
Center
Richardson
Summary
Professional Background:
Patient-centered, dedicated, compassionate, State of Texas-
licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP) and NBRC-credentialed
registered respiratory therapist (RRT). A college honor student
awarded the Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy (ASRT)
degree in 2012, subsequently employed as an RRT for eight
challenging and exhilarating years. Currently employed as an
RRT with Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Richardson,
TX. Seeking challenging work environment that will provide
opportunities for continuing growth, education, and advancement
as a respiratory therapist. Strong desire to continue to work and
grow as an RRT in the critical care of adults, in addition to gaining
opportunities to work with children and neonates as a respiratory
therapist. Currently preparing for the NBRC “Adult Critical Care
Specialist” (ACCS) credentialing exam and pursuing a Bachelor
of Science in Respiratory Care (BRSC-RRT) at Midwestern State
University.
Experience
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Registered Respiratory Therapist
August 2016 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Richardson, TX
• Provided care/management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation
(ongoing patient
assessment, airway/respiratory system management via care of trach or ET
tube, oral care, tracheal
and oropharyngeal suctioning, evaluation/documentation of ventilator
parameters and adjustment
of vent settings as appropriate/per physician’s order)
• Administered/managed NIPPV via BiPAP/CPAP (V-60 NIPPVs)
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• Experience with operation of Puritan-Bennett 840 and 980 mechanical
ventilators
• Performed CPR (chest compressions, bag-mask ventilation), arterial sticks/
ABG analysis
• Assisted with intubation procedures; also, performed weaning/extubation
procedures
• Administered O2 therapy (including Heated HFNT via Optiflow and
Vapotherm), nebulized
bronchodilator meds, PEP therapy, CPT, and lung expansion therapies (IPPB,
MetaNeb)
• Performed bedside PFTs (spirometry)
• Performed trach care; performed suctioning (tracheal, oropharyngeal, and
NT, as indicated)
Christus Spohn Health System
Registered Respiratory Therapist
September 2015 - June 2016 (10 months)
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-South, Corpus Christi, TX
• Provided care/management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation
(ongoing patient
assessment, airway/respiratory system management via care of trach or ET
tube, oral care, tracheal
and oropharyngeal suctioning, evaluation/documentation of ventilator
parameters and adjustment
of vent settings as appropriate/per physician’s order)
• Administered/managed NIPPV via BiPAP/CPAP with Vision and V-60
NIPPVs)
• Experience with operation of Esprit (Respironics) mechanical ventilators
• Performed CPR (chest compressions, bag-mask ventilation)
• Assisted with intubation procedures; performed weaning/extubation
procedures
• Administered O2 therapy, nebulized bronchodilator medications, PEP
therapy, and CPT
• Performed arterial sticks/ABG analysis
• Assisted pulmonologists in bronchoscopy procedures
• Performed trach care; performed suctioning (tracheal, oropharyngeal, and
NT, as indicated)
Post Acute Medical, LLC
Registered Respiratory Therapist
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December 2014 - September 2015 (10 months)
• Provided care/management of patient receiving mechanical ventilation
(ongoing patient
assessment, airway/respiratory system management via care of trach or ET
tube, oral care, tracheal
and oropharyngeal suctioning, evaluation/documentation of ventilator
parameters and adjustment
of vent settings as appropriate/per physician’s order)
• Administered/managed NIPPV via BiPAP/CPAP (Vision and Focus NIPPVs)
• Experience with operation of Puritan-Bennett 840 and PB760 mechanical
ventilators
• Performed CPR (chest compressions, bag-mask ventilation), 12-Lead EKGs,
and arterial sticks/ABG
analysis
• Administered oxygen therapy, bronchodilator medications via nebulizer, CPT,
• Performed trach care and assisted pulmonologist with down-sizing of trachs
Christus Spohn Health System
Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Tech
October 2014 - February 2015 (5 months)
Corpus Christi, Texas
• Accurately, promptly interpreted/documented EKG rhythms; activated Code
Blue and Code White (Rapid Response Team) codes in emergencies to
ensure patient safety/expedient receipt of care
• Proficient in EKG interpretation skills
• Assisted/guided new telemetry techs in EKG interpretation skills
Baylor Health Care System
12 years 9 months
Respiratory Therapist-Intern; Registered Respiratory Therapist
July 2013 - October 2014 (1 year 4 months)
Baylor Medical Center at Garland-Garland, TX
During the RT Internship, on-the-job opportunities/experiences included:
* Performing patient assessments.
* Administration of oxygen therapy, bronchodilator medications, PEP therapy,
incentive
spirometry, and provision of smoking cessation information to patients.
* Performance of arterial sticks/ABG analysis.
* Performance of trach care and suctioning for tracheostomy patients.
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* Managing patients' ventilation/oxygenation needs with noninvasive positive
pressure
ventilation via BiPAP/CPAP
Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician
February 2002 - October 2014 (12 years 9 months)
Baylor Medical Center at Garland/Telemetry-2 East
• Accurately, promptly interpreted/documented ECG rhythms; activated "Code
Blue"/"Rapid
Response Team" codes in emergencies to ensure patient safety/expedient
receipt of care.
• Proficient in ECG interpretation skills
• Instructed nurses, student nurses, and telemetry techs in ECG interpretation
to assist colleagues and
students in attaining this skill.
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
EKG/Monitor Tech and Patient Care Tech
October 1998 - November 2001 (3 years 2 months)
EKG/Monitor Technician:
Monitored patients’ heart rates/rhythms via central monitoring station on the
telemetry unit--Main 4 East (M4E). Responsible for prompt recognition and
reporting of patients’ heart rates and rhythms to nurses and for activating
MET (“medical emergency team”) codes in the event of cardiac arrest and
other medical emergencies. Measured rhythm strips and documented findings
(i.e., heart rates, rhythms, ectopy), filed rhythm strips into patients’ charts,
tracked/reported malfunctioning telemetry equipment, answered call lights, and
performed various clerical/receptionist tasks and 12-Lead EKGs.
Patient Care Technician:
Responsibilities on telemetry unit (M4E) included performance and charting of
patient care tasks with prompt reporting of changes in parameters to nurses.
These tasks included: routine vital signs, daily weights, intake and output,
putting the patient on telebox/troubleshooting telebox transmission issues,
assisting with ADLs (providing assistance to patients with regard to feeding,
toileting, repositioning, ambulation, and transfer to and from bed, wheelchair,
or stretcher). Also assisted nurses with tasks such as dressing changes,
IV catheter removal, and Foley catheter care and removal. Often involved
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in transport of patients to and from procedures, to other units for transfer
admission, etc.
Education
California College for Health Sciences at Independence University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Respiratory Care Therapy/
Therapist · (2009 - 2012)
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