Breanna Kennedy
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Respiratory therapist highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
Easley, South Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions to ensure safety and optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families about respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory therapy equipment for optimal performance.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress, ensuring timely interventions. involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Coordinated patient care by collaborating with patients, family members, and physicians to align treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health Greenville
Greenville, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients under physician supervision.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Educated patients and families about respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions for safety and effectiveness.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Provided support during emergency situations to ensure patient stability and care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Prisma Health Greenville
Greenville, WI
- Assisted respiratory therapists with patient evaluations and treatment plans.
- Prepared and maintained respiratory equipment for patient use and therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on proper use of inhalers and nebulizers.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC 08.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
- Oxygen therapy
- Adult ventilation
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Chest physiotherapy
- Bronchial hygiene
- Patient assessment
- Treatment documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prisma Health Greenville
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Greenville Technical College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Prisma Health Greenville