KENDRA ARMSTEAD

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(***) ***- 9951

ac0e9u@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To provide quality Respiratory Therapy services for your company.

EDUCATION:

**/**** ******** ****** College, Memphis, TN

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

ABG Endorsed program

*Perfect Attendance *Director’s Club

*Student Helping Student Award (All 5 terms- voted by peers)

01/2016-Present The University of Memphis

81 hours of credits in general required courses. Biology major

Cumulative Grade Point Average is 3.671

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience performing ABGs and PFTs

Patient monitoring, tracheostomy care, CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator management

Titration of oxygen and vent weaning

Performed intubations, tracheostomy exchanges and assisted with bronchoscopes

Performed bedside spirometry and routine treatments

Aware of various disease processes and symptoms

Able to provide patient education for self- management at home

17 years of healthcare experience

Almost 6 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Very stable work history that includes several years of customer service

Strengths are flexibility, dependability, and computer literacy.

Current ACLS/ BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)

AARC Member

MEDICAL WORK HISTORY:

12/2013- Present Regional One Extended Care Hospital

Shift Lead- Respiratory Therapist

Verify Physician’s orders and communicate all updates as needed

Perform ventilator checks/ weaning and assessments per protocol (840 Drager)

Manage and protect all airways (ETT and Trachs)

Perform intubations and assist with bronchoscopy

Give all breathing treatments and therapies as scheduled

Monitor stability with vitals and I/Os

Set up and titrate all oxygen devices (ATC, T-Piece, HFCAP, Bipap, and HFNC)

Collect sputum samples and ABGs as ordered

Review X-Rays and suggest therapies

Do chart audits and quality control management for EPOC

Utilize MetaNeb, Chest Precussor, and EzPap

Act as a resource for peers and other disciplinary staff

Train and monitor employees as needed

Perform new and annual Fit- Tests

Collect statistical data for the department

Influence patient satisfaction

11/2011- 12/2013 Froedtert Health Care, Milwaukee, WI

Respiratory Therapist

Provide routine breathing treatments to inpatients

Teach and perform bedside spirometry- Peak flow, NIF, VC, and IS

Perform assessments and contact providers for consult services

Act as a preceptor for new employees

Involvement with in-services for Nursing staff

Proficient in all critical care areas- ED/ Trauma, MICU, NICU, CVICU and SICU

Educate patients according to their respiratory illness or tracheostomy care

Set up and manage Ventilators/ Bipaps – Drager V500, LTV 1200, Visyas Avea

ABG interpertation and collection

Team member of Code 4/ Trauma alerts

Assist with intubations, Brochoscopy, and road trips

Envolvement committees- Quality Care, Preceptor, and Clinical Practice

References available upon request

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