Respiratory therapist

Kathleen J. Taylor

Phone: 702-***-****

***************@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Over 7 years’ of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Excellent communication skills

Solid people skills with focus on patients’ best interests

Willing to learn new technology programs and build new skills

AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Respiratory Therapist National Board of Respiratory Care

Neonatal Pediatric Specialist National Board of Respiratory Care

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Respiratory Therapist Preferred Home Care, Las Vegas NV 03/2010- 03/2016

Assessed, treated and cared for patients with breathing disorders

Assisted patients in their homes to improve their breathing

Trained hospital staff, home health nurses and patients’ families/caregivers how to use equipment and mechanical ventilators

Registered Respiratory Therapist Health South Hospital, Las Vegas NV 09/2012- 12/2014

Initiated and conducted therapeutic procedures

Maintained patient records

Worked as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures

Registered Respiratory Therapist St. Joseph Hospital, Las Vegas NV 08/2009- 02/2010

Maintained charts that contained patients' pertinent identification and therapy information

Provided emergency care and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed

Provided routine patient care for individuals on ventilators

Phlebotomist Quest Diagnostics, Las Vegas NV 10/2005- 12/2007

Conducted blood draws

Collected urine samples, drug testing samples, hair samples and routine testing

Completed the check in of clients and verified their insurance

EDUCATION

Respiratory Therapy Associate of Arts PIMA Institute, Las Vegas NV

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

EXPERIENCE WITH: Mechanical ventilation, bedside pulse oximeter, cough assist device, small volume nebulizer, large volume nebulizer, overnight pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas collection and interpret, apnea monitor, phototherapy unit, CO2 monitor, suction machine, CPAP machine and BIPAP machine

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