Chris Stecklein
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience. Competent in respiratory disease and ventilator management in the areas of general critical care, neurological critical care, and emergency medicine. Skilled in time management and maintaining positive working relationships. Dedicated to continual improvement of clinical skills and knowledge through hands on experience and continuing education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Kansas Health System
08.2023 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hays Medical Center Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Hays Medical Center Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive respiratory care for patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment options, and self-care techniques for better understanding and adherence.
- Performed pulmonary function testing procedures accurately, contributing to accurate diagnoses and informed treatment decisions.
- Updated clinical skills through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring best practices were applied consistently in patient care delivery.
Delivery Coordinator
U-Save Pharmacy
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Consulted with customers about delivery and order preparation requests.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Reduced late deliveries by closely monitoring driver progress and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routing.
- Accurately filled patient prescriptions in a variety of methods.
- Optimized delivery timing through teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Kansas
Kansas City, MO12-2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland05-2023
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Airway Management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Pulmonary function testing
- Ventilator management
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Kansas Health System
08.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hays Medical Center Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Respiratory Therapist
Hays Medical Center Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
Delivery Coordinator
U-Save Pharmacy
05.2014 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Kansas
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Kansas Technical College
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