David Kidd
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UHS Manatee Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - Current
- Monitored condition and performance of cardiac equipment, executing routine maintenance and scheduling repairs as needed.
- Assisted providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures and procedures related to cardiac monitoring.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Identified arrhythmias, abnormalities or significant changes from baseline cardiac condition.
- Notified providers of changes in cardiac rhythms and ectopy activity.
- Supported providers in medical interventions and emergencies, communicating effectively and taking action as directed.
- Documented and interpreted heart rhythms and rates utilizing telemetry recordings.
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Northside Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2020
Skills
- MEDITECH
- Cardiac terminology
- Multitasking abilities
- Team building
- Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Compassion
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Patient Education
- Treatment Administration
Certification
- ECG Instructor, AHA certified, along with BLS and ACLS certified.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UHS Manatee Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
HCA Northside Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
Manatee Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University