Estell Kamanda
Summary
30+ years experience as a Licensed/Certified Respiratory Therapist throughout the Illinois, Tennessee, and Mississippi areas. Worked as a Health Educator and CPR Instructor. %+ years providing certification for Basic Life Support and AED instructions. Worked with single women without children, single Men's group home with various addictions and other health issues.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Health Care
08.2022 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care services.
- Assisted patients in maintaining mental wellness through engaging conversation and social interaction during visits.
Home Health Aide
Addus Home Health Care
03.2016 - 07.2022
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Metro South Hospital
11.2006 - 10.2012
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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.
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Hospital
02.2005 - 10.2006
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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.
Intake Counselor
Felix's Warming Center & Women's Shelter
03.1991 - 10.2005
- Improved client satisfaction by providing thorough intake assessments and identifying appropriate resources.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to evaluate program success, adjusting strategies as necessary based on client outcomes and feedback.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed clients'' physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Boosted staff morale through active participation in team-building activities and sharing insights on successful counseling techniques during meetings or trainings sessions.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs, skillfully navigating sensitive topics while gathering essential information for accurate evaluation purposes.
- Supported diverse clientele by tailoring communication strategies based on individual needs, backgrounds, and preferences.
Respiratory Therapist
Christ Hospital And Medical Center
08.1991 - 01.2005
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Therapist
Regional Medical Center
03.1986 - 01.1991
- Managed and operated 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.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Hospital
03.1974 - 01.1986
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- 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.
Education
2 Yr. For Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
School Of Respiratory Care
Memphis, TN05.1991
Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS05.1986
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
1591 Pennsylvania St. Memphis TN05.1968
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light Housekeeping
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Health Care
08.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Addus Home Health Care
03.2016 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Metro South Hospital
11.2006 - 10.2012
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Hospital
02.2005 - 10.2006
Respiratory Therapist
Christ Hospital And Medical Center
08.1991 - 01.2005
Intake Counselor
Felix's Warming Center & Women's Shelter
03.1991 - 10.2005
Respiratory Therapist
Regional Medical Center
03.1986 - 01.1991
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Hospital
03.1974 - 01.1986
2 Yr. For Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
School Of Respiratory Care
Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
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