Respiratory Therapist
Resume:
Seo Hee Kim
Valley Stream, NY, 11580
***********@*****.***
October 16, 2013
Dear whom this may concern,
My objective is to secure a position as a Respiratory Therapist in your department and to
dedicate myself in becoming a beneficial employee. I am confident
that with my drive to learn, my knowledge, and amiable personality, I will be able to make great
contributions to your team.
My strong adaptive ability and work ethic will more than compensate for my lack of experience.
If granted an opportunity, I will prove my ability to provide outstanding patient care, to be a dependable
worker, and a great team player.
Enclosed is my resume for your review and with that, I would like to respectfully request an
interview with you. Thank you for your time and I would enjoy the opportunity of meeting you to
further discuss my qualifications.
Sincerely,
Seo Hee Kim
SEO HEE KIM
155 E. Mineola Ave.
Valley Stream, NY, 11580
***********@*****.***
Objective:
To secure a position as a Respiratory Therapist in an environment in which I can utilize my skills
and enhance my capabilities.
Education:
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, N.Y.
June 2013
Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care
Polysomnography Specialty Option certificate
License:
New York State
Registered Respiratory Therapist
License No: 008670
Honors/Awards:
Alpha Eta Honor Society (National Allied Health Honor Society)
Lambda Beta Honor Society (National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care)
Presidential Excellence Award, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2009- 2013
Clinical Experiences:
Over 1000 hours of clinical experience consisting of the following:
Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, N.Y.
Cardiovascular Clinical
Duties included: performing sterile technique setup, monitoring vitals, setting up transducers,
interpreting images, and patient transport.
Pediatric/Neonatal Care Clinical
Duties included: ventilator set-ups, ventilator checks, administration of aerosolized medications,
ABG interpretation and sampling, assessing babies vitals upon birth and assisting resuscitation
when needed, performing weaning protocol, performing cystic fibrosis, asthma, and
bronchiectasis protocols.
Teaching Clinical in Basic Respiratory Care
Duties included: guiding and teaching junior respiratory care students in oxygen therapy/setup,
delivering respiratory treatments, sampling and interpreting ABGs, aiding in resuscitation, rapid
responses and codes, performing sterile technique, airway care, suctioning, non-invasive
ventilation setups and checks, charting and patient transport.
St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson, N.Y.
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Clinical
Duties included: monitoring and obtaining patients vitals and EKGs, interpreting EKGs,
inpatient and outpatient education, charting, creating and leading specific exercise regimens for
patients, and performing 6 minute walk tests.
Jamica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, N.Y.
Critical Care Clinical
Duties included: intubating, extubating, responding in codes and rapid responses to assist
resuscitation, ventilator setups and checks, airway care, suction, weaning protocols, transporting
patients, ABG sampling and interpretation, non-invasive ventilator setups and checks,
administering aerosolized medications, and charting.
North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, N.Y.
Pulmonary Function Clinical
Duties included: calibration of equipment, patient setup, patient interview, charting, performing
PFTs and interpreting them, and Methacholine Challenge.
John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson, N.Y.
Basic Respiratory Care Clinical
Duties included: oxygen therapy/setup, delivering respiratory treatments, sampling and
interpreting ABGs, assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway care, performing sterile
technique, suctioning, non-invasive ventilation setups and checks, and patient transport.
Polysomnography
Duties included: performing patient interviews, evaluations, education, setups, including: EEGs,
EKGs, pressure transducers, thermal sensors, pulse oximetry, airflow, and snore mics, setting up
CPAP titration studies, and performing calibrations.
Southside Hospital, Bayshore, N.Y.
Cardiovascular Monitoring Clinical
Duties included: performing and interpreting EKGs.
Certifications:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (expiration date: September 2015)
American Heart Association Advance Cardiac Life Support (expiration date: February 2015)
American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(expiration date: April 2015)
Professional Membership:
American Association of Respiratory Care, 2011.
Leadership:
Active member of Sigma Psi Zeta Inc., since 2010.
Held various positions including but not limited to Secretary, Vice President, Community
Service Chair, Philanthropy Chair, and Pledge Educator.
References:
Available upon request.
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