Angela Kershner

• Deliver comprehensive instruction in mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and critical care management for sophomore respiratory therapy students across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Direct program operations and maintain CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) accreditation standards through systematic evaluation and compliance monitoring
• Monitor and analyze student performance metrics, including national board examination pass rates and post-graduation employment outcomes to ensure program effectiveness
• Prepare and submit annual reports to CoARC documenting program effectiveness, student outcomes, and regulatory compliance with accreditation requirements
• Oversee curriculum development and continuous quality improvement initiatives to maintain educational excellence and align with evidence-based respiratory care practices

• Working with the Infectious Disease team providing treatment and education for patients with Mycobacterium and Bronchiectasis as well as working with patients with COPD, ILD, ALS and CF
• Patient education on disease processes, therapies and expectations.
• Duties included nebulizer treatments (albuterol, levalbuterol), airway clearance instruction including aerobika/flutter valve education, percussion vest therapy, hand-held percussors (G-5), inhaled medications (antibiotics, lidocaine, hypertonic sodium chloride), NIPPV, cough assist devices and transtracheal oxygen. Provided patients with educational materials.

Assessed and implemented respiratory interventions for patients throughout the hospital, focusing on medical/surgical units, ICU, ED, and Level 2 NICU environments.

• Delivered advanced respiratory treatments to enhance patient recovery in critical care environments.
• Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to design and execute tailored patient care plans.

Analyzed respiratory needs of new patients and implemented necessary modifications to treatment plans.

Facilitated patient education sessions focused on disease processes, therapeutic interventions, and anticipated outcomes.

Facilitated effective communication and support for patients and families to promote well-being.

Executed comprehensive respiratory therapy duties, including nebulizer treatments, DB&C, BiPAP/CPAP administration, ABG analysis, smoking cessation support, tracheostomy care, and ventilator management.

Facilitated patient engagement to discuss treatment plans and enhance understanding of disease processes.

• Trained in the lab at St. Joseph Hospital to provide stat phlebotomy services in the skilled nursing facilities. Verified orders communicated with nursing staff and appropriately arranged for delivery of blood samples to the hospital lab.
• Developed individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and streamline workflows.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of therapy interventions, adjusting plans as necessary for optimal results.

• Administered respiratory therapies to patients, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and conditions.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health management, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications.