Erica Kishman
Summary
Compassionate, patient-focused Registered Respiratory Therapist with 18 years of experience in pulmonary rehab and chronic disease management. Expertise in patient education, cardiopulmonary assessment, individualized treatment planning, referral coordination, insurance verification and prior scheduling. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, promoting self-management, and enhancing quality of life through evidence-based care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Communicate with referring providers regarding patient eligibility, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Verify insurance benefits and coverage for pulmonary rehabilitation services.
- Assist patients in understanding insurance benefits, out-of-pocket costs, and coverage limitations.
- Manage daily operations and scheduling for patients and staff ensuring smooth patient flow and program efficiency.
- Conduct comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients with chronic lung diseases.
- Develop and implement individualized pulmonary rehabilitation treatment plans.
- Monitor patient response to exercise and adjust therapy interventions to maximize safety and outcomes.
- Educate patients on disease management, inhaler techniques, oxygen use, energy conservation, exercise safety and breathing strategies.
- Perform six-minute walk tests to evaluate functional capacity and treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Assist patients in achieving improved exercise tolerance, symptom control, and quality of life.
Respiratory Therapist
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids
06.2008 - 04.2022
- Treated patients after conducting assessments
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Education
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIAssociates Degree - Global Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- COPD Management
- Asthma Education
- Oxygen Therapy
- Exercise Prescription & Monitoring
- Airway Clearance Techniques
- Care Plan Assessment and Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Referral and Insurance Experience
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Critical Thinking
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Patient and family advocate
- Patient scheduling
- Behavioral coaching
- Attention to detail
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Corewell Health
04.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Spectrum Health
06.2008 - 04.2022
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Ferris State University
Associates Degree - Global Arts
Grand Rapids Community College