Katarzyna Malinowska
Northlake, Il 60164
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EXPERIENCE
AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove IL -
TravelRespiratory Therapist, Charge RRT
June 2022- Present
Administers respiratory care treatments, procedures and protocols on ICU. Provide patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols to improve/maintain cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital- Level 1 Trauma Center. Travel respiratory therapist.
January 2022- April 2022
Administers respiratory care treatments, procedures and protocols on ICU. Provide patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols to improve/maintain cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status.
University of Chicago Hospital - UChicago Medicine,
Chicago IL- Lead/Charge Therapist, RRT
March 2021-November 2021
Coordinate scheduling, assignments and supervise therapists on shift. Administers respiratory care treatments, procedures and protocols on ICU. Provide patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols to improve/maintain cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status.
Advocate Condell Level I Trauma Medical Center, Libertyville IL - Respiratory Therapist, RRT
April 2020- PRESENT on FMLA
Administer basic and advanced cardiopulmonary treatment to patients in all areas of the hospital including neonatal (Level II NICU), and Adult Critical Care (Level I Trauma Center). Specialize in administered: bronchial hygiene, PPV, airway clearance and maintenance, life-support ventilation, blood gas analysis and acquisition, oxygen therapy, aerosol/humidity therapy, prescription medication delivery, pulse oximetry, spontaneous pulmonary mechanics, emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and patient assessment.
RespirTech, Plymouth California - HFCWO InCourage- Patient Trainer
November 2019 - PRESENT
Perform training services for the Company’s customers regarding the use of the HFCWO InCourage equipment.
Premiere Rehab Services, Park Ridge— Pulmonary Program Director/Respiratory Therapist.
February 2011 - April 2020
Patient intake and assessment: interviews patients and performs physical assessment to obtain intake into the Pulmonary Rehab program, works with patients to create an individualized and reasonable care plan, understands reimbursement guidelines. Documents interventions, outcomes and progress towards goals. Obtains medical records and verifies medical history, consults with referring physician and Medical Director, communicates with various disciplines to maximize the benefit of the program. Identifies educational topics to facilitate patient learning, presents information in an interesting and organized manner, engages patients in learning and sharing, assess exercise tolerance, understands cardiopulmonary response to exercise. Identifies areas to improve program offerings, achieves high level of participant satisfaction, demonstrates program outcomes and benefits, reports program activities and outcomes. Does home visits to evaluate respiratory home equipment and educate patients about troubleshooting and safety.
Select Care Health, Park Ridge — Lead Pulmonary Therapist.
September 2008 - February 2011
Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Perform diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity. Treat patients by using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy and aerosol medications. Monitor and record the progress of treatment. Supervise respiratory therapy technicians during tests, therapy, and evaluate the findings of the tests.
EDUCATION:
Triton College, River Grove — Associates degree.
08/2005-05/2008 - Health Science
Bachelor in healthcare Science - in progress.
Accreditations
Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Care Program
NBRC-RRT, CRT.
Smoking cessation certification.
Illinois Respiratory Care License
Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist License
ALS, BLS, NRP
Languages
English, Polish, Russian.