Denise Kelly
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with over 15 years of experience providing home respiratory therapeutic services. Adept at educating patients on COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment. I am passionate about patient education; I strive to ensure that my patients fully understand their condition so that they are better equipped to engage in their own healthcare.
My particular areas of interest are home care, sleep, pulmonary rehab, and smoking cessation education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Durable Medical Equipment
Harvey, IL
01.2017 - Current
- Visited patients and their families in their homes on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP, overnight oximetry, nebulizer and aerosol therapy.
- Educated patients and families about respiratory care treatments, medications, homecare techniques, and lifestyle changes related to their diagnoses.
- Assessed patient's response to treatment, made necessary modifications, and documented all pertinent information in the medical record.
- Monitored and tracked changes in patient compliance to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Inspect incoming shipments of new or reconditioned respiratory equipment for damage or defects, maintain records.
- Attended continuing education courses relevant to the field of Respiratory Care Services.
- Conducted inservice presentations to various hospital departments.
- Trained new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Lincare
Merrillville, IN
11.2007 - 01.2017
- Setup and maintenance of Invasive and non-invasive (NIV) ventilators , CPAP/BiPAP, In-home oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and trache supplies, overnight oximetry.
- Performed "Care Check" education and assessment program to identify and respond to patient needs.
- Assessed patient's response to treatment, made necessary modifications, and documented all pertinent information in the medical record.
- Monitored patient compliance with NIV and PAP therapies and performed follow-up visits as needed
- Sanitized and inspected respiratory therapy equipment.
- Was responsible for ordering of all Respiratory equipment and supplies.
- Participated in sales calls and inservice presentations to various accounts.
- Responsible for training of new respiratory therapists.
Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Crown Point, IN
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN12-2006
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Airway Management
- Patient Care Documentation
- Patient Advocacy
- Diagnostic Tools
- Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Relationship Building
- Equipment Cleaning
- Infection Control
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Physical Assessments
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Team Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Durable Medical Equipment
01.2017 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Lincare
11.2007 - 01.2017
Respiratory Therapist
Franciscan Health Crown Point
12.2006 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Indiana University Northwest
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