Kimberly Young

• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for Adults.
• Noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
• Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adults.
• Bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Assessed, and treated breathing issues.

• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
• Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adults.
• Bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Assessed,and treated breathing issues.

Noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing the rated of intubation.

• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs.

• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for Adults.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adults.
• Bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Assessed,and treated breathing issues.

noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubations.

• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
• Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adults.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
• Bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Administered various medications through aerosolized treatments ensuring proper dosages were delivered accurately to patients.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Assessed, and treated breathing issues.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
• Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
• Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
• Conducted tests such as EKGs.

Assisted in setting up and managing respiratory therapy in two nursing homes.

• Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
• Assessed,and treated breathing issues.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.

Home delivery of oxygen, bipaps, Oxygen concentrators. Patient education.

Home oxygen delivery, bipap set ups, oxygen concentrators. Patinet education.

Travel assignment: Adult ICU, tramua er, general floor therapy,oxygen therapy, ABG'S computer charting, respiratory driven protocols.

Travel assessment: ICU, Er, general floor therapy,computer charting, oxygen protocols, bipaps, cpap, holter monitors, ventialators.

Travel assessment: ICU,Er, bipaps, cpaps, o2 protocols,general floor therapy. nursery, computer charting.

Travel assessment: ICU, trauma er, vents, bipaps, cpaps, computer charting, respiratory driven protocols.