Respiratory Therapist

Milly C. Kitchene, RRT, RCP

**** ******* *****, ********, ** 27012

336-***-**** (h) 336-***-**** (c); **********@***.*** (email)

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Proficient in Respiratory Home Care with Patient Assessment and Monitoring

Strong background/understanding of Sleep Medicine (PSG/PSGT)

Proficient in CPAP/BIPAP flow generators

ICU/NICU Staff Respiratory Therapist

Pulmonary Rehab experience

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Strong Communication skills with Physicians, Patients, Clients and Volunteers

Excellent Phone and Interpersonal Relationship skills

MANAGERIAL

Aided set up of DME Site for CPAP/BIPAP clinic

Maintained on-call Service for Patient base of 1200

Managed CPAP Department in Director’s absence including inventory/productivity reports

Primary contact for Referrals/Physician orders/Questions for CPAP Department

Assistant Respiratory Therapy Supervisory role in ICU (PRN)

Leadership direction in Training volunteers; Office Management

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Strong computer background

Excellent organizational skills

EDUCATION

2008-2009 FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (FTCC)

Respiratory Therapy refresher classes (Critical Care/Ventilator Technology)

1987-1989 FTCC

Associate Degree Administrative Office Technology, Phi Theta Kappa

1977-1979 FTCC; Graduated Dean’s List, High Honors

Associate Applied Science Degree, Respiratory Therapy Technology

1974-1976 FTCC; Associate Degree Nursing major

WORK HISTORY

3/2010-present Wilkes Regional Medical Center, Registered Respiratory Staff Therapist

2009-2010 Forsyth Technical Community College, Respiratory Therapy Prog. Instructor

2007-2008 Carolina Sleep Medicine, Lead Respiratory Therapist

2005-2007 Arcardia H.O.M.E. Care, Staff Respiratory Therapist

2003-2005 Shallowford Family Medical Center, Clinical Staff Medical Assistant

2002-2003 Dr. Laurence Webster, Patient Counselor

1993-2002 Junior League of Winston-Salem, Office Manager

1989-1993 Long, Haymes & Carr Advertising, Senior Media Secretary

1979-1986 WFU Baptist Medical Center, Registered Respiratory Staff Therapist

1975-1979 Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Respiratory Therapy Technician

References available upon request

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Medical Background

3/22/10 - present Respiratory Therapist, Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr - ventilator management, emergency care, high-risk births, OR rotation for intubation, ABGs, EKGs, pulmonary rehab care.

Basic CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certified.

6/2009-5/2010 Instructor (P-T), Respiratory Therapy Program (FTCC) - adult and neonatal critical care labs/lecture for advanced students.

9/2008-6/2009 Respiratory Therapy Program (FTCC) - obtained ACLS credentials; audited classes in advanced C-P critical care concepts, including current ventilator technology.

4/2007-4/2008 Lead Respiratory Therapist, Carolina Sleep Medicine

Conducted CPAP/BIPAP clinics for two major medical groups and home visits. CPAP/BIPAP set ups; proper mask fit; patient follow-up evaluations; clinical determinations for necessary changes (pressure, mask adjustment, and supplies). Discussed sleep study results for thorough patient education.

2005-2007 Staff Respiratory Therapist, Arcardia H.O.M.E. Care

Set up CPAP/BIPAP; mask fits, troubleshoot flow generator problems; Aided Marketing staff in educating physicians on current sleep medicine technology. Maintained CPAP Department inventory; Aided Clinical Director with productivity issues; Direct contact with physicians/referrals on patient care issues.

2003-2005 Clinical Staff Medical Assistant, Shallowford Family Medical Center

Venipuncture, urinalysis with microbiology, EKG, prescription refills;

Assisted in minor surgical procedures/GYN exams; Record H & P;

Obtain prior approvals and referrals; Administer IM meds, vaccines; Discussed lab findings and explained testing; Assisted in IV lab mixing meds/removing IVs.

2002-2003 Patient Counselor, Dr. Laurence Webster

Pre/Post bronchodilator Spirometry; Removed IVs;

Administered IM and Sub-q injections; Assisted with procedures.

Patient Education (nutritional counseling, diet, supplements, allergy testing, labs).

1987-2001 Refer to Education and Work History (Office Administration)

1979-1986 Registered Staff Respiratory Therapist, North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Critical Care Therapist - ICU: Ventilator set up and management; Patient assessment and monitoring (intubation assistance, performed extubations, arterial blood gases, MV weaning, CPT, aerosol treatments); Burn Unit and ER rotations.

NICU: Neonatal ventilator management; Patient assessment and monitoring (blood gases, in-house blood gas analysis lab, assisted in intubations/extubations, oxygen and CPAP set up, aerosol treatments, MV weaning).

1981 Clinical Instructor (P-T), Forsyth Technical Community College

ICU Clinical Instructor in Respiratory Therapy program.

1976-1979 Respiratory Therapy Technician, Forsyth Memorial Hospital

Adult/Pediatric CPT and aerosol treatment; P.F. Lab; Incentive Spirometry; IPPB.

1974-1976 FTCC Associate Degree Nursing. Clinical rotations in surgery, labor and delivery

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