Amanda Kozloski
Fort Worth
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU/Peds RRT
Medical City Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment usage.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic medical records systems.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safety and care protocols.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical observations and physician recommendations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for complex pediatric cases.
- Educated families on respiratory conditions and management techniques, enhancing patient understanding and engagement in care.
- Implemented best practices for infection control within the respiratory therapy department, promoting a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in pediatric respiratory therapy through professional development courses and conferences.
- Acted as an advocate for pediatric patients within the healthcare system by communicating their unique needs effectively to other providers involved in their care journey.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Resources, Denton
Denton, TX
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Administered a range of general modalities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through protocols involving nebulizers, MDI, oxygen delivery, EKGs, ABGs, BiPAP, CPAP, and vibratory PEP therapy.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions, ensuring adherence to critical care standards in ICU.
- Achieved enhanced patient recovery rates by integrating general floor therapy with emergency care protocols. Facilitated seamless transitions for patients receiving therapy in critical settings.
Education
Masters - Respiratory Care-Leadership
Texas State University
12-2020
Bachelors - Respiratory Care
Midwestern State University
08-2019
Associates - Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, Associates of Arts
Tarrant County College
05-2018
Skills
- Epic Electronic Medical Records
- OSHA/HIPPA training
- CPT/bronchial hygiene
- ABGs
- Trach Care
- Intubation/Extubating
- Ventilator Documentation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - RCP02001729 - May 2028
- Registered Respiratory Therapist – 167898 – May 2028
- BLS – August 2026
- ACLS – March 2025
- NRP – June 2028
- PALS – May 2028
Timeline
NICU/Peds RRT
Medical City Alliance
06.2024 - Current
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cook Children's Medical Center
10.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Resources, Denton
09.2019 - 08.2023
Associates - Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Care, Associates of Arts
Tarrant County College
Bachelors - Respiratory Care
Midwestern State University
Masters - Respiratory Care-Leadership
Texas State University