Bailey Kramer
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 19 years' experience in acute, PICU, NICU, ER and ICU healthcare settings. ECMO Specialist with 6 months with adults and NICU. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Hardworking and reliable Respiratory Therapist with strong ability in adults, pediatrics and NICU. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RRT- NPS
CHI St Luke's Health Memorial - Lufkin
Lufkin, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions for safety and effectiveness.
- Conducted electrocardiogram tests on patients to assess heart health.
- Prepared patients by explaining EKG processes and answering questions.
- Maintained EKG equipment to ensure proper function and cleanliness.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records efficiently.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of the care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to the infants during labor and delivery.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
NICU/Patient Flight Transport
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, Texas
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Monitored patient responses to therapies and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted in training new staff on respiratory therapy techniques and protocols.
- Observed changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings promptly.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or failure.
Transport NICU RRT/ ECMO Specialist
VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia
07.2022 - 01.2025
- NICU Transport Team Ground/ Helicopter
- ECMO Specialist with Adult, Pediatrics, NICU
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Provided assistance with intubation, suctioning, airway management, and positioning of patients during surgery.
- Responded promptly to life threatening emergencies by providing advanced life support interventions such as intubation when needed.
Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Respiratory Therapist
SnapNurse
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Favorite Staffing
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
RRT- NPS Traveler
Duke University
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Respiratory Therapist
University Health System
02.2008 - 12.2020
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Respiratory Therapist
Driscoll Children's Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
EMT-Basic
River Medical Ambulance
07.2002 - 07.2006
- Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for all first responders.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
Education
ECMO
VCU Health
04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ04-2019
EMT- Basic - EMT- Basic
Mohave Community College, Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City, AZ01-2002
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Long Technical College - East Valley
Phoenix, AZ05-2001
High School Diploma -
Lake Havasu High School
Lake Havasu City, AZ05-1997
Skills
- ECMO Pumps
- Operation Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- MS Office Proficiency
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Respiratory Therapy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Ventilation
- Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
- MEDITECH Software
- Work in Multidisciplinary Health Teams
- Accept Own Accountability
- Follow Clinical Guidelines
- Listen Actively
- Develop a Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Care Plan Management
- Dosage Calculation
- Spirometer Reading
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Patient Care Documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Ventilator management
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- EMCO Specialist April 2023
- ACLS - 7/2027
- BLS - Current through RQI
- PALS - 7/2028
- NRP - 6/2028
Timeline
RRT- NPS
CHI St Luke's Health Memorial - Lufkin
07.2025 - Current
NICU/Patient Flight Transport
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
Transport NICU RRT/ ECMO Specialist
VCU Health
07.2022 - 01.2025
Respiratory Therapist
SnapNurse
01.2022 - 06.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Favorite Staffing
12.2021 - 01.2022
RRT- NPS Traveler
Duke University
05.2021 - 08.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
12.2020 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
University Health System
02.2008 - 12.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Driscoll Children's Hospital
08.2007 - 01.2008
Respiratory Therapist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 08.2007
EMT-Basic
River Medical Ambulance
07.2002 - 07.2006
ECMO
VCU Health
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
EMT- Basic - EMT- Basic
Mohave Community College, Lake Havasu City
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Long Technical College - East Valley
High School Diploma -
Lake Havasu High School