Aaron Baker
Lexington
Summary
Respiratory Therapy graduate committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Experience includes administering respiratory treatments, managing ventilators, and instructing patients on equipment use, all while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington
07.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with diverse conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Managed equipment maintenance and ensured proper functionality of devices.
- Documented patient progress in electronic medical records accurately.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Respiratory Care Tech/Respiratory Care Tech 2 (patient care)
University of Kentucky
Lexington
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Taking patient assignments and providing direct care involving administering treatments, administering oxygen, performing bronchial hygiene therapy, charting, and much more.
- In addition, I am involved with the care and cleaning of respiratory equipment.
- Contact: Clerence Hatfield (859) 576-8937
ER Supply Tech
University of Kentucky
Lexington
09.2015 - 05.2022
- Managed the supply and stocking of materials in the ER.
- Managed many different types of equipment used in the ER including surgical tools and trays such as glidescopes, ultrasound machines, chest tube trays, thoracotomy trays, ENT scopes and much more.
- I was also required to report to trauma and code scenarios to assist our doctors and nurses with procedural items to administer care.
- Contact : Patricia Howard (859) 323-5915
Materials Management Tech
University of Kentucky
Lexington
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Stocking various units of the hospital with materials.
- Answering phone calls and taking requests for materials.
- Resupplied used code carts with materials.
- Ordering materials from the warehouse.
- Itemized and cataloged new equipment ordered by the hospital.
- Contact : Bob Payton (859) 323-5645
Education
Respiratory Care Program -
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY, United States05-2023
General Studies -
Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY, United States05-2001
Skills
- Great Communicator
- Excellent Teamwork skills
- Computer Proficient
- Attention to detail
- Work Ethic
- Patient relation skills
- Ability to handle high stress environment
Certification
- RRT - 06/2023
- ACLS, 03/2025
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), 05/2023
- Certified EKG Technician, 05/2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Podcasts
- Photography
- Canoeing
- Technology
- Music
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
University of Kentucky Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Tech/Respiratory Care Tech 2 (patient care)
University of Kentucky
05.2022 - 07.2023
ER Supply Tech
University of Kentucky
09.2015 - 05.2022
Materials Management Tech
University of Kentucky
09.2011 - 09.2015
Respiratory Care Program -
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
General Studies -
Tates Creek High School