Amber King
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with experience 4+ years in DME, with extensive background in ventilator management, oxygen therapy, insurance compliance, equipment setup, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for strong patient advocacy, reliability, and strong clinical knowledge combined hands-on field experience delivering high quality patient centered care in home and clinical setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Kids DME
01.2022 - Current
- Providing comprehensive instructions to individuals guardians/nurses on the operation, maintenance, and safe use of respiratory equipment & feeding pump, including proper cleaning and troubleshooting procedures.
- Work closely with pediatricians, pulmonologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure optimal health care for individuals.
- Coordinate with individuals families and nurses regularly on patients care to ensure their needs are met.
- Work Closely with children with special disabilities, and children with special equipment used daily.
- Complete written patients visit reports, following set-up and follow-up visitsmonthly and as required.
- Respond in a timely manner to patient’s home in an emergency situation when on call.
- Deliver, set up, and troubleshoot medical equipment at hospital, clinics and/or patient’s home.
- Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and effectively.
- Verify patient’s insurance authorizations and maintain accurate patient files, document all interactions, and update patient information in the company’s system
- Deliver patient’s monthly supplies to home or current placement.
- Generating necessary delivery tickets and paperwork for insurance billing related to patient care and equipment usage.
- Stay updated on current DME technologies and industry standards to provide the best possible patient care.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Del Mar College
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Clinical Rotation I | September 2019: Christus Spohn –Shoreline | CCMC- Bay Area
- Assess vital signs, O2 checks, SVN set up, SVN treatments, Trach care, Collected ABG’s, Assisted in Extubating
- Clinical Rotation II | February 2020: Christus Spohn –Shoreline | CCMC- Bay Area
- Assess vital signs, O2 checks, SVN set up, SVN treatments, Trach care, Collected ABG’s, and Assisted in Extubating
- Clinical Rotation III| September 2020: Driscoll Children’s Hospital | Bay Area- OR
- Assess vital signs, O2 Checks, SVN set up, SVN Treatments, Trach care, Collected ABG’s, Assisted in Extubating and intubation, assisted during Bronchoscopy, Experienced in ICU, Ventilator set ups, and Floor therapy.
- Clinical Rotation IV| February 2021: Christus Spohn- Shoreline| CCMC- Bay Area, Doctors Regional, Bay Area- OR
- Assess vital signs, O2 Checks, SVN set up, SVN Treatments, Collected ABG’s, Trach care, Assisted in Extubating and intubation, assisted during Bronchoscopy, Experienced in ICU, Ventilator set ups, and Floor therapy.
Medical Assistant | Wellness Examiner
Coastal Bend Paramed
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Adhere to all rules and regulations of the corporate onsite policies and procedures.
- Follow all standard operating procedures regarding protecting Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform all duties of station according to corporate, client or Team Lead direction including body fat checks, glucose, and cholesterol screening via fingerstick, manual blood pressure, maintain a neat and orderly workstation while maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor.
- Submit all invoices accurately and timely with all necessary paperwork needed.
CNA| Home Health Provider
Girling Health Care
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assist patients with daily physical tasks when assistance was required.
- Maintain patients house duties.
- Assist patient with self-administering medications.
- Transport patients to daily medical appointments.
- Assist with personal hygiene needs such as showering/bathing and dressing patients.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Anthony Kunce Chiropractor
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
- Prepared fax for physicians and reviewing received fax
- Mailed patient’s medical reports to hospitals and attorneys.
- Maintain Patient’s medical records
- Processed insurance billing.
- Explain, instruct, and demonstrate Drs recommendations for therapy/exercise procedures.
- Answer multi-phone lines; Basic registrar skills.
- Friendly customer and patient service.
Education
Associate Degree of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
W.B. Ray High School
Corpus Christi, TX06.2008
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup & troubleshooting
- Ventilator mangement
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen & Aerosol therapy
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Medical Documentation
- Insurance & authorization Verification
- Brightree & Transport Manger
- HIPAA Compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Kids DME
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Del Mar College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Assistant | Wellness Examiner
Coastal Bend Paramed
12.2014 - 01.2018
CNA| Home Health Provider
Girling Health Care
01.2010 - 01.2013
Medical Assistant
Dr. Anthony Kunce Chiropractor
03.2009 - 01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
W.B. Ray High School
Associate Degree of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Del Mar College