Carl (Jon) Klele
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with 38 years of experience in Acute and Critical Care as well as Home Care healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
VCU Health
Richmond , VA
11.2018 - Current
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Precept Respiratory Students and new employees, including Nurses
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy.
09.1982 - 06.1985
Skills
Respiratory equipment setup
Patient education
Patient and family advocacy
All aspects of Adult CriticalCare
Accomplishments
VCU Health Preceptor Class 2018
Member AARC(current)
Team Lead(current)
VCU Health Burn Committee(current)
Respiratory QAPI Committee(current)
Chairman Respiratory Care Dogwood Committee(current)
Affiliations
AARC
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist - VCU Health
11.2018 - Current
Delaware Technical And Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy.
09.1982 - 06.1985