Customer Service Respiratory Therapist
Resume:
KENDRA WILDER-AUSTIN
Birmingham, Alabama 35215
*********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Experienced Respiratory Therapist & Healthcare IT Consultant seeking a
position with a company that will allow me to fully utilize my
communication, organizational, clinical, and problem solving skills, while
contributing to a growing industry. Seeks to obtain an Analyst or
Activation consulting position that will challenge me further, while
allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the
organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Princeton Baptist Medical Center- Birmingham Alabama
Certified Respiratory Therapist
April 2004-Present
. Direct patient assessment and care
. Direct communication with RN's and Physicians to provide collaborative
care for patients
. Use of Cerner charting system for Order entry and Clinical
Documentation
. Use of Cerner Bridge Medical (eMAR) for medication administration and
documentation
. Use of Siemens Medical (Invision) charting system for order entry and
Clinical Documentation
. Instructs new employees in the use of Cerner and Invision HER
. Clinical Preceptor for Respiratory Students
. Acts as Team Leader in the absence of Immediate Supervisor
. Administration of nebulizer treatments with aerosolized medications,
steroids, antibiotics, bronchodilators, and mucolytics to patients
with respiratory and cardiopulmonary problems
. Maintains and operates Respiratory equipment such as oxygen
administration equipment, positive pressure breathing machines, volume
limited ventilators and humidifiers
. Performs airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as
required
. Obtains ABG's for analysis and interpretation
. Mechanical ventilation management and weaning
. Performs CPT accurately and efficiently
Select Specialty Hospital via MSN Staffing Agency, Birmingham, Al
Registered Respiratory Therapist
2008
. Provided patient assessments and made clinical recommendations
regarding the service needs and plan of care for the respiratory-
impaired residents to respective physicians.
. ABG analysis and interpretation
. Performed Sterile Trach care and sterile suctioning as needed
. Administered nebulizer treatments
. Performed oxygen therapy with various devices
Trinity Medical Center, Birmingham, Al
Certified Respiratory Therapist
April 2006-May 2009
. Engaged in direct patient assessment and care
. Engaged in direct communication with RN's & Physicians to provide
collaborative care
. Utilized Cerner Charting system for Clinical Documentation
. Utilized McKesson charting system for Clinical Documentation
. Instructed new employees in the use of Cerner & McKesson Clinical
Documentation
. Administered respiratory treatments with aerosolized medications,
steroids, antibiotics, bronchodilators & mucolytics to patients with
various respiratory and cardiopulmonary problems
. Maintained and operated respiratory equipment such as oxygen
administration equipment, positive pressure breathing machines, volume
limited ventilators, humidifiers, & heated nebulizers
. Assisted with intubations and performed extubations
. Instructed students on aspects of Respiratory care during their
clinical rotations
. Mechanical ventilator management and weaning
. Performed CPT accurately and efficiently,
. NICU transports to various hospitals, assisted with surfactant
administration, nasal CPAP, oxyhood, and mist tents.
Soliant Health/Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, Al
Travel Respiratory Therapist (NICU)
May 2008-Aug 2008
. Direct Patient Care and Assessment
. Administered nebulizer treatments in-line, via mask, and blow-by
techniques
. Performed extubations and assisted with intubations
. Chest X-ray interpretations
. Assisted RN's with baths, feedings, and lab draws
. Attended c-sections and high risk deliveries for care of newborns
. Effectively communicated with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
concerning treatments, disease processes, and treatment care plans for
neonates
. Experienced with CPAP and SIPAP machines, TC apnea, and cardiac
monitors
. Managed car seat studies on infants being discharged
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas TX
April 2011
Activation Consultant
. Provided Go-live support for EHR Eclipsys 5.5 Activation
. Assisted staff with Clinical Documentation, Order Entry, and Flow Sheet
Management
. Provided Physician Support
. Assisted RN's, Physicians, and other staff with Eclipsys system
navigation and troubleshooting
. Effectively communicated with IRN's & Team Leads to solve problems both
accurately and in a timely manner
. Provided command center with issue reports as it related to application
Albert Einstein Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
December 2010
Activation Consultant
. Implementation of Cerner EHR Charting System
. Provided Physician support, assisted staff with order entry, clinical
documentation, registration & scheduling
. Provided 1:1 instruction to end users as needed
. Assisted staff members with navigating/trouble shooting software
Glendale Memorial Hospital, Glendale, CA
Activation Consultant Trainer
March 2008
. Implementation of Cerner Millennium Power Chart to RN on Flow Sheets
and BA on Patients Admission List (PAL) and Discharge.
. Assisted staff members with trouble shooting software, technical
support issues and documentation.
Education
. University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
2002-2006
Bachelor of Science Degree
Emphasis in Respiratory Therapy
Skills & Certifications
. Basic Life Support (CPR)
. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
. Certified Respiratory Therapist; Registry Eligible
. Hard working team player with great communication and organizational
skills
. Excellent Leadership and interpersonal skills
. Advanced in MSWord, MS Excel, PowerPoint and MSOffice Publisher
. Experienced in the use of Cerner, Cerner Bridge Medical (eMAR),
Siemens, and McKesson EHR documentation
. Able to provide excellent customer service
. Responsible, an expeditious learner, and always eager to learn new
things
. Strong knowledge of workflow in an acute-care and/or ambulatory
setting.
. Ability to work independently or on a project team
References available upon request
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