Jennifer LaMorte
Fairview Hospital UMMC EASTBANK CAMPUS
Minneapolis,MN
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Applied advanced respiratory therapy techniques to treat critically ill patients while providing education to patients and families regarding pulmonary disease management.
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Charge
1 Year 6 Months- Executed respiratory therapies and treatments in alignment with physician orders and established protocols.
- Oversaw patient progress and adjusted treatment plans in response to clinical data and patient feedback.
- Facilitated collaboration with healthcare teams to design and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Facilitated patient and family education on respiratory health management to promote effective self-care practices.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN staff)
10 Years 6 Months- Level II Trauma Center Intubation, RT protocols, pulmonary assessments, Ventilator management (Trauma & Heart surgeries), CPAP/BiPAP, Respiratory therapy management, HHFNC, Vapotherm Assist with bedside bronchoscopies and bedside percutaneous tracheostomy placement
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
9 Months- MICU, CVICU, SICU, Organ transplant patients, ECMO, Nitric ventilated patients, Lung Transplant protocols, CF patient protocols, Drager, Servol, V60, HHNC, Airvo Volera, Vest, CPT, intubation assist, EPIC
Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN staff)
5 Years 5 Months- Level III Trauma Center RT protocols, pulmonary assessments, Ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP, Respiratory therapy management, HHFNC, Vapotherm ABG, Oxygen assessments, Codes, ER, ICU, trach care, patient education Level 2 NICU, high risk deliveries, Bubble cpap, Vapotherm, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
2 Months- Level 1 Trauma Center, Level III NICU, PICU RT protocols Eval and Treat, Mechanical ventilator protocols CCU, CVICU, ER adult and Peds, NICU, PICU Drager Evita, ServoVersa, Drager babylog, Optiflow, HHFNC, Airvo, Volera, V60, V30, resmed intubation, Open hearts, CPT, abg analys, EPIC
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
2 Months- Level III Trauma Center RT protocols, pulmonary assessments, Ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP, Respiratory therapy management, HHFNC, Vapotherm, volera ABG, Oxygen assessments, Codes, ER, ICU, trach care, patient education Level 2 NICU, high risk deliveries, Bubble cpap, CPT, Vapotherm, HHFNC ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS EPIC
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
2 Months- Heart and Vascular Center Level 4 NICU, jet ventilator/Hamilton G5, Vapotherm, ABG analysis ABL machines, surfactant administration Adult MICU, ER, V60s, HHFNC, Volera, CPT, EPIC
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
3 Months- Heart and Vascular Center, Level 3 Trauma: Ventilator Management, CPAP/BiPAP/AVAPS, Respiratory therapy assessments HHFNC, AirVo, HHFNC, RT protocols, CPT, Nitric, Medical ICU, CVICU, ACLS, PALS, EKG
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
1 Year- Level 1 Trauma Center Ventilator Management, CPAP/BiPAP/AVAPS, Respiratory therapy assessments HHFNC, AirVo, HHFNC, RT protocols, Veletri, Nitric, Medical ICU, CVICU, ACLS, PALS
- (TotalMed staffing)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (.5 FTE) – Cardio Pulmonary Department
6 Years 7 Months- Pulmonary assessments, Ventilator management, CPAP/BiPAP, Respiratory therapy management ABG, PFT’s, Cardiac stress test (ETT, Cardiolite, Lexiscan), IV’s, EKG’s, Acapella, BP’s Pulmonary rehab, patient and family education, smoking cessation Community BP checks EPIC charting
Admissions Communication/Switchboard (.75 FTE) – ER/UC
5 Years 7 Months- Retrieving demographic, billing, and insurance information from ER/UC patients and entering into Paragon (billing/patient maintenance program) Updating patient status in paragon program Answering all incoming calls into hospital and manor and paging of all on-call staff Monitor all alarms in hospital and manor; answer lifeline calls Responsible for knowing emergency response procedures and protocols Assisting patients, visitors, and all other departments within in hospital Emergency response training, Non-violent responder training, Hazmat training Training and supporting new staff
Registered Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE) – North Winds Vent Unit
11 Months- Pulmonary assessments, Ventilator management, Respiratory therapy management BiPAP, IPV, Vest, Acapella, IS, ABG, trach care, trach changes, nebulizer treatment, CPT Patient and family education ECS charting
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science Respiratory Therapy
- Graduation: May 2013
- High Honors
Skills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Airway management
Non-invasive ventilation
Tracheostomy care
Continuous positive airway pressure
Bronchial hygiene
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Endotracheal intubation
Respiratory equipment setup
Respiratory medication administration
Ethics and professionalism
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Patient care documentation
Nitric oxide therapy
Care plan management
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Medication administration
Sleep disorder treatment
Pediatric respiratory care
Patient and caregiver education
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Ventilator management
Pulmonary function testing
Oxygen therapy
Clinical decision making
Strong clinical judgment
Team collaboration
Clinical leadership
Professional bedside manner
Emergency medical care
Treatment administration
Patient instruction
Intubation
Coaching and mentoring
Treatment plan development
Patient advocacy
End-of-life care
Physical assessments
Diagnostic tools
Spirometer reading
Mechanical ventilation management
Blood gas analysis
Certification
- WI RCP
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Certificate Program in Health Care Leadership
Related Experience
- Prepare and maintain yearly budget
- Work as a team member on large budgeted projects
- Prepare required documentation for routine and budgeted projects
- Maintain project schedules
- Tutor in General A & P, Advanced A & P, Microbiology
- Proficient in various computer programs: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Paragon, and MedHost
Additional
- Scholarships
- Women in Leadership Scholarship 2011
- Nelson and Vera Hicks Foundation Scholarship 2010, 2011
- Moraine Park Technical College
- Volunteer Tutor
- Lost Lake Preservation Association
- Past Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
Affiliations
NBRC
AARC
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Charge
Fairview Hospital UMMC EASTBANK CAMPUS
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
UMMC Fairview Hospital
07.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carle Foundation Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024Read More
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advocate Aurora Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024Read More
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Unity Point Meriter Madison
11.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Unity Point St Lukes Cedar Rapids
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Froedtert Health Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN staff)
Advocate Aurora Medical Center
08.2019 - 01.2025Read More
Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN staff)
Theda Clark Medical Center
07.2014 - 01.2025Read More
Registered Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE) – North Winds Vent Unit
North Central Healthcare
09.2013 - 08.2014Read More
Registered Respiratory Therapist (.5 FTE) – Cardio Pulmonary Department
Columbus Community Hospital
07.2013 - 02.2020Read More
Admissions Communication/Switchboard (.75 FTE) – ER/UC
Beaver Dam Community Hospital, Inc.
02.2009 - 09.2014Read More
Moraine Park Technical College
Associate Degree from Applied Science Respiratory Therapy
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