Brooke Kennedy
Nettleton,MS
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Monroe Regional Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
- Customized respiratory care plans to address unique needs of pediatric patients, enhancing comfort and cooperation.
- Optimized respiratory equipment usage, conducting regular maintenance and calibration for peak performance.
Respiratory Therapist
Oxycare Plus
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Set up and deliver BIPAP, CPAP, ventilators in offices and in patients' homes
- Follow up with vent patients monthly, check devices and other supplies, and download compliance data
- Fit mask appropriately for each individual patient
- Troubleshoot issues pertaining to ventilators, pap machines, oxygen concentrators, masks
- Educate patients on utilizing and maintenance pertaining to their specific devices or prescriptions changes
- Inform patients depending on their specific insurances allowances with supplies
- Encourage and instruct patients along the way to achieve compliance with their new equipment for insurance purposes
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Improved patient satisfaction by quickly addressing concerns and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Customized respiratory care plans to address unique needs of pediatric patients, enhancing comfort and cooperation.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
- Facilitated smoother transitions from hospital to home care for patients, coordinating with external healthcare providers.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
OCH Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Properly clean and assemble equipment for patient use
- Care for patients from neonatal ages through geriatric ages
- Provide efficient and urgent care in the emergency room
- Provide care to mother and neonate at the time of delivery via c-section or naturally
- Work alongside physicians to wean patients from oxygen or give recommendations when it is time for long term care to be pursued
- Educate patients of their disease and instruct them with methods to reverse, or prolong activities of daily living for their comfort with their specific disease
- Work diligently in the PACU or ICU with equipment such as Cpaps, Bipaps, Ventilators, and IPPV machines to ease patients work of breathing as well as strengthening their lungs
- Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary conditions
- Consult with physicians about patients conditions and developing treatment plans
- Perform diagnostic tests
- Monitor and record patients progress
Dialysis Technician/ Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Set up dialysis machines
- Weighed patients and programmed the machines according to each patients needs
- Inserted needles into venous and arterial sites
- Monitored patients' vitals before, during, and after treatment
- Terminated the dialysis treatment and obtained hemostasis from dialysis sites
- After monitoring a stable blood pressure and alertness in patients, I assisted them to their vehicles
- Cleaned machines and areas to get ready for next patient
- Water checks: bleach percentage and PH levels
Phlebotomist
North MS Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Obtain blood work in hospital and outpatient settings
- Spin certain lab work in centrifuge
- Pick up lab work and specimens from outpatient settings
Student Respiratory Therapist
North Alabama Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Clean and assemble equipment (bipaps, ventilator, cpaps)
- Administer breathing treatments
- ABG Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Care
- EKG
Booneville Veterinary Medical Clinic
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Assist in surgeries (cauterizing, handling instruments
- Assist in exam rooms (giving shots, starting IV, administering medications, drawing blood work)
- Assist with X-rays (positioning animals, setting up equipment, shooting picture)
Nurse Aide
Landmark Nursing Home
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene
- Assisted residents with daily living activities
- Distributed food trays
- Administered daily medication
Education
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Northeast MS Community College
High School Diploma -
Booneville High School
05.2017
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intubation
- Equipment cleaning
- Strong clinical judgment
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Ventilator management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Certification
- John Shelburne:Director & Instructor for the Respiratory Program at NMCC, former colleague at Oxycare Plus- (662)415-9777
- Ben Harlow: Clinical Educator at OCH-(662)315-2077
- Crystal Patterson:Colleague at OCH: (662)322-7835
- Wes Andrews:Director of Respiratory Department at OCH: (662)574-2441
- Jed Joslin: Director of Respiratory Department for MRH and colleague at OCH-(662)3971352
- Heather Brown: Former employee for Oxycare Plus & currently Director of Respiratory for Murphy Medical Supply- (662)251-4708
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Oxycare Plus
06.2023 - 09.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Monroe Regional Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
OCH Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
Dialysis Technician/ Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2021 - 01.2022
Phlebotomist
North MS Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Student Respiratory Therapist
North Alabama Medical Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
Nurse Aide
Landmark Nursing Home
11.2017 - 03.2018
Booneville Veterinary Medical Clinic
02.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Booneville High School
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Northeast MS Community College
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