Christopher Stecklein
Hays,KS
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over a years experience in adult care as both a student and independent therapist. I worked in the acute, emergency, post-operative, progressive care, and intensive care settings. This included management of mechanical ventilation for a variety of conditions including post-operative, cardiothoracic surgery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hays Medical Center Inc.
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Managed and operated all forms of non-invasive ventilation.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Hays Medical Center Inc.
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained patient charts and information
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and bedside pulmonary function studies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained proficiency in all aspects of floor care, including all forms of non-invasive ventilation.
- On numerous occasions, I was able to practice in the ICU in collaboration with an RRT.
Delivery Coordinator
U-Save Pharmacy
05.2014 - 05.2022
- Scheduled deliveries, monitored progress and communicated updates to customers.
- Managed, transmitted and filed delivery paperwork.
- Filled prescriptions, as well as monthly cycles of mediations
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS05.2023
Skills
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Arterial Puncture
- Oxygen Therapy
- Non-invasive Ventilation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Patient Assessment
- Lab Result Interpretation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
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 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Kansas Technical College
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