Bernie Bachta
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years' experience in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care setting. Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range to neonatal therapies and interventions, including high-risk delivery room experience caring for babies ranging 22 weeks to term, airway management, advanced ventilator management, surfactant administration, blood gas analysis and non-invasive respiratory support modalities. Exceptional communication skills to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care. Passionate about supporting families through education, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment in the NICU. Seeking to leverage expertise and leadership skills to contribute meaningfully to a healthcare team dedicated to excellence in neonatal care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner III
Saint Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, United States
03.1998 - Current
- Participates in emergencies, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room and NICU setting.
- Proficient in neonatal airway management, assisting with intubation, and mechanical ventilation, including conventional, HFOV, and HFJV. As well as non-invasive modalities with a variety of interfaces.
- Provides respiratory treatments including inhaled medications and bronchial hygiene.
- Set up and monitoring of pulse oximetry, end-tidal carbon dioxide, transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitors.
- Delivery of a variety of medical gases including oxygen, high flow oxygen, and nitric oxide.
- Blood gas analysis and interpretation and collaboration with the neonatal team to determine indicated treatment or modifications to respiratory support.
- Time management to include prioritizing and organizes tasks to efficiently accomplish patient.
- Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care.
- Set up and maintenance of all NICU respiratory therapy equipment.
- Collects, labels, stores lab samples including blood gases and tracheal aspirate.
- Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Performs EKG's in the NICU population.
- Chair of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Committee, the goal of this committee is to reduce BPD and improve quality in the NICU. Chair as of April 2023.
- Committee member representing RT for the Neonatal System Practice Committee for the Saint Luke's Health System, this committee reviews policies and ensures best practices. Member since 2018.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of respiratory care.
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Hospital
Kansas City
10.1996 - 05.1999
- Provided respiratory care in adult ICU, ER, NICU, and floors.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Systems
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05.1996
Skills
- Proficient in a variety of neonatal respiratory care modalities, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, high frequency oscillator ventilation, high frequency jet ventilation, NAVA, non-invasive ventilation, surfactant administration, and nitric oxide administration
- High-risk delivery room experience
- Preceptor for RT students, orient new employees
- Excellent communication skills, collaborate effectively with healthcare team
- Exhibits composure and maintains a calm demeanor when faced with high-pressure situations
- Strong clinical judgment and care plan management
- Effective multitasking and time management
- Strong work ethic
- Analytical, detail oriented
- Critical thinking, creative
- Commitment to quality and ongoing professional development
Certifications and Licenses
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, January 2023
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care
- Licensed by the Missouri Board for Respiratory Care
- Licensed by the Kansas Board for Healing Arts
- BLS, ACLS, and NRP Certified
Timeline
NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner III
Saint Luke's Hospital
03.1998 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Hospital
10.1996 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Health Information Systems
Johnson County Community College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka