Kimberly Smith
Dover
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 20+ year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in respiratoty therapy paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
St Elizabeth Hospital - Grant
01.2025 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Cardinal Hill Rehab Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Fleming County Hospital
04.2009 - Current
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maysville Nursing And Rehabilitation
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Registered Polysomnographic Technician
Cabell Huntington Hospital
07.2009 - 05.2020
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Managed busy schedule with over [Number] procedures every week.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
08.1999 - 05.2004
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH06.2021
No Degree - Sleep Studies
Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Atlanta, GA02.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY12.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rowan Technical And Vocational
Morehead, KY12.2000
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Vanceburg, KY06.1992
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Equipment Setup
- Equipment Cleaning
- End of life care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Respiratory equipment setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
St Elizabeth Hospital - Grant
01.2025 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Cardinal Hill Rehab Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maysville Nursing And Rehabilitation
11.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Polysomnographic Technician
Cabell Huntington Hospital
07.2009 - 05.2020
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Fleming County Hospital
04.2009 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
08.1999 - 05.2004
No Degree - LPN
Collins Career Center
No Degree - Sleep Studies
Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Maysville Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rowan Technical And Vocational
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
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