KATHRIN BARTHEL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Respiratory therapist with 14 years of experience as a practitioner, educator, and manager, currently working in all critical/acute care areas, including the Emergency Department of a Level I trauma center and with all age groups, including NICU/PICU. Proficient at assisting in therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy, as well as various cardio-pulmonary testing procedures like treadmill stress testing, tilt tables, Dobutamine stress testing, event monitors, holter monitors, and 12- and 15- lead EKGs.
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3136 W 100th Dr
Westminster, CO
80031
EXPERIENCE
Denver Health Medical Center
Senior Respiratory Therapist
October 2006 – Present
Highlights: Supervisor of the arterial blood gas lab and frequent development of educational modules for the respiratory department. Member of the Best Clinical Practice and Education Committees. Principal preceptor for NICU/PICU orientees and students
Swedish Medical Center
Respiratory Therapist II
October 2013 – May 2015
North Suburban Medical Center
Coordinator(Manager) of the Cardio-Pulmonary Department and Neurodiagnostics
May 2009 – September 2013
Highlights: Facilitated staff development for a free-standing emergency facility. Changed department practice to protocol driven therapies and started clinical education program for RT students at this facility
North Suburban Medical Center
Staff Therapist and Educator of the Respiratory Department October 2006 – May 2009
Highlight: Facilitated and conducted in-services and classes for various departments in the hospital and for ambulance services.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
2011
PIMA Medical Institute
Graduated with Honors
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
2006
PIMA Medical Institute
Graduated with Honors
Induction into the Lambda-Beta National Honors Society of
Respiratory Care
CRT and RRT
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE
All current
REFERENCES
Available upon request