Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

K M

**** * ****** ***, ****** City, MO 64151 • 816-***-**** • adb02d@r.postjobfree.com Passionate Respiratory Therapist with 12 years of experience in several types of environments. Distinguished understanding of in-patient facility procedures and providing best-in-class family and patient education. Adept at working closely with doctors and nurses for excellent services. NRP Certification

Acute care experience

CPR certification

NICU experience

Previous PALS/ACLS certified

KS license pending

Registered Respiratory Therapist, 11/2018 to 01/2019 Truman Medical Centers – Kansas City, MO

As a multiple bed ED, Level 111 NICU, Level 1 Trauma center as well as having several adult acute care ICU, assisted daily with complete treatments plans, operating ventilators, administering breathing treatments, as well as doctor assisted bronchosocphies. Performed lab tests and communicated results. ABG, Ionized Calcium, and pleural fluid. Ensured safety and well-being of patients.

Oversaw patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Registered Respiratory Therapist, 04/2007 to 10/2018 Saint Lukes North Hospital – Kansas City, MO

I worked in adult critical care and was responsible for managing patients on ventilators both invasive and non-invasive for more than 10 years. Routine bedside care with both PCU and a Level 11 NICU. Performing outpatient PFT, bronchoscopes, and bedside spirometry. Collected blood, both ABG and routine/STAT phlebotomy and prepared them for lab testing. Provided patient education.

Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff. Created a new project to help educate staff on transfer of patient medication.

Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.

Education

Affiliations

NBRC Certification AARC Member

Associate of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy, 2008 Concorde Career College - Kansas City, MO

National Board of Respiratory Care NBRC Certification American Association Respiratory Care AARC Member

MO License

NBRC Certified 2007-2023

AARC member since 2007