Rachel Young
Frankfort
Summary
Certified Respiratory Therapist skilled in pharmacology and patient evaluation. Managed cross-functional teams while fostering connections with diverse individuals through an outgoing and people-oriented approach. Demonstrated organizational abilities and effective communication skills to support management and achieve team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester, KY
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered respiratory therapies using ventilators and nebulizers to optimize patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' respiratory status to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory procedures and home care techniques for improved outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and therapy effectiveness in electronic health records.
- Optimized ventilator management by assessing patient needs and making necessary adjustments based on clinical findings.
- Enhanced patient experience during aerosol treatments by demonstrating proper technique while ensuring they are comfortable throughout the process.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing education on the proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes in high-stress situations, such as acute respiratory distress or cardiopulmonary arrest, by providing quick and effective interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
- Expedited emergency response times, participating in Code Blue situations as an essential member of the rapid response team.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, sharing valuable insights, and promoting open communication among colleagues.
- Elevated patient satisfaction rates by promptly addressing concerns, answering questions, and delivering exceptional bedside manner.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and medical histories for improved continuity of care.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control policies and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated timely weaning from mechanical ventilation by closely monitoring vital signs, blood gas results, and overall readiness for extubation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with respiratory disorders.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Student Respiratory Therapist
St. Joe Main
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted, performed, and analyzed diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
- Conducted and analyzed diagnostic tests to assess lung capacity and function, guiding treatment decisions
- Treated patients with aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy, improving symptom management and enhancing quality of life
- Evaluated progress of treatment and made adjustments as necessary
- Trained patients on how to administer treatments and use equipment on their own, answering all questions and ensuring competence
- Met and examined patients who were diagnosed with pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments including bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises, monitoring vital signs and physiological responses to ensure patient safety and treatment effectiveness
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital operations by keeping all information confidential
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Daycare Teacher
Owingsville Baptist Church Daycare
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided nurturing care to children aged 6 weeks to 5
- Supported basic educational activities, fostering children's foundational skills
- Monitored children's interactions and provided feedback to parents regarding concerns.
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities
- Monitored the safety of children at all times
- Acted as a positive role model for children
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to encourage appropriate behavior
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for the children, providing them with individual attention and support
- Ensured children’s physical and emotional needs were met
- Assisted with dressing, feeding, and other activities of daily living
- Identified and reported signs of emotional or developmental problems in children
- Observed and documented children’s behavior
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss the progress and development of the children
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrated positive behaviors to model appropriate social interactions for children.
- Provided assistance in the classroom, playground, and other areas
- Prepared meals and snacks for children
- Contributed to discussions on strategies to support children's growth and learning.
- Created and tailored diverse learning activities to address individual developmental needs of each child
- Developed and implemented a daily schedule to ensure the development of the children
- Organized and maintained a clean and organized classroom environment
- Developed and implemented a daily schedule to ensure the development of the children
- Maintained a clean and structured classroom environment to enhance children's safety and learning experiences
Crew Member
Wendy's
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Trained new crew members
- Processed customer orders in an accurate and timely manner
- Contribute to team teamwork
- Assisted in restaurant opening by cleaning, prepping food, and performing maintenance tasks
- Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and courtesy, ensuring positive experiences
- Processed customer orders accurately and promptly, enhancing service efficiency
- Assisted in food preparation
- Followed health and safety guidelines when handling food
- Contributed to opening (cleaning the restaurant, prepping food, maintenance)
- Stocked and replenished supplies
- Restocked and replenished supplies
- Maintained a clean and organized work area
- Contribute to team work
- Operated cash register and credit card machines
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Contribute to teamwork (register, prepping food, cleaning restaurant)
- Organized and stocked supplies to maintain inventory levels in the kitchen.
- Processed customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and speed
- Operated cash register and credit card machines
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Crafted beverages according to customer specifications and restaurant recipes.
- Executed cash handling procedures meticulously to maintain financial integrity
- Greeted customers warmly, enhancing their dining experience
- Followed all safety and sanitation procedures
Crew Member
Wendy's
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Served customers by efficiently managing order placements
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals
- Train and assist staff with computer usage and back line (register, prepping food, sandwich station, fry station)
- Contributed to the opening by cleaning the restaurant and preparing food maintenance.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Bath County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Answered telephones, provided information to callers, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate individuals to ensure effective communication
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
- Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
- Distributed newsletters and promotional materials to targeted recipients to enhance communication.
- Organized and filed invoices in alphabetical order to streamline document retrieval.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY12-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Bath County High School
Owingsville, Kentucky08-2007
Skills
- Pharmacological principles
- Aerosol therapy
- Bronchial hygiene
- Respiratory equipment troubleshooting
- Noninvasive ventilation
- Ventilation management
- Patient safety protocols
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Clinical environment management
- Chart management
- Physical Assessment
- Patient advocacy practices
- Patient support strategies
- Clinical prioritization techniques
- Safety protocols
- Healthcare regulations
- Patient Care
- Patient/Family Education
- Patient instruction
- Care documentation
- Medication administration
- Chart updating
- Equipment cleaning
- Sterilization Techniques
- Respiratory care protocols
- Time Management
- Clinical support
- Safety procedures
- Bedside manner
- Patient instruction
- Respiratory equipment sanitization
- Physical assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection prevention
- Patient documentation
- Patient training
- Ventilation management
- Collaborative care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Clark Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - 06.2025
Student Respiratory Therapist
St. Joe Main
03.2022 - 12.2022
Daycare Teacher
Owingsville Baptist Church Daycare
10.2019 - 02.2022
Crew Member
Wendy's
08.2013 - 08.2019
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
03.2013 - 08.2013
Crew Member
Wendy's
08.2012 - 03.2013
Accounts Payable Assistant
Bath County Board Of Education
08.2010 - 05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Bath County High School
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Maysville Community And Technical College