IVAN KIM
Irvine,CA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience pertaining to care of patients with various complexities in adults, pediatric, & neonatal settings. With more than 12 years of experience, I can adapt to any clinical settings with any degree of acute settings with ease. Skills Include: Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation & Maintenance (Siemen, Radiometer, & GEM 5000) Ventilator, HFNC and NIV Setup, Management, & Weaning (Servo-I, Avea, V60, Airvo, and more). Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy (Initial setup, maintenance, & weaning). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Airway Management (Intubation assist, airway-clearance via suctioning, trach insertion assist & change, trach care). Special Bed-side Assistance: Tracheostomy & Bronchoscopy Assist. Respiratory Therapy: MetaNeb, CPT Vest Therapy, IPPB, Cough-Assist, Aerobika, HHN. Administrative Duties include Lead and Supervisor roles. Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Bilingual in Korean & English. Seasoned Registered Respiratory Therapist with a vast background in respiratory care and life support treatment. Strengths lie in critical thinking, patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency procedures implementation. Noted for advancing patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes through diligent monitoring and education. Significant impact made in previous roles by enhancing protocol adherence and promoting team collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Currently working as an RCP in various units, including CICU, SICU, DOU, Tele Unit, COVID Unit, & ER /Trauma Bay
- Assist in special procedures involving bedside tracheostomy & bronchoscopy assist
- Specialize in INO therapy, Roto-Prone bed, Advanced vent modality (Bi-level/APRV) and maneuverability & management of Licox patients.
Supervisor
Southern California Hospital
Hollywood, CA
09.2011 - 04.2022
- Worked as a Supervisor serving under Director of Respiratory, overseeing daily operations along with managing patients of varying acuity
- Responsibilities include Monthly staffing management, quarterly QI meeting with Chief of Staff, weekly department billing & charting audits, managing ABG machines, conducting monthly staff educations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in science, Respiratory Therapy -
PIMA Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ08.2024
Associate degree in science, Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde College
Garden Grove, CA01.2011
Skills
- Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation & Maintenance (Siemen, Radiometer, & GEM 5000)
- Ventilator, HFNC and NIV Setup, Management, & Weaning (Servo-I, Avea, Drager, V60, Airvo, and more)
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy (Initial setup, maintenance, & weaning)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Airway Management (Intubation assist, airway-clearance via suctioning, trach insertion assist & change, trach care)
- Special Bed-side Assistance: Tracheostomy & Bronchoscopy Assist
- Respiratory Therapy: MetaNeb, CPT Vest Therapy, IPPB, Cough-Assist, Aerobika, HHN
- Administrative Duties include Lead and Supervisor roles
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual in Korean & English
Certification
- CRT/RRT, 31354
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED RESEPIRATORY THERAPIST
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mission Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Southern California Hospital
09.2011 - 04.2022
Bachelor’s degree in science, Respiratory Therapy -
PIMA Medical Institute
Associate degree in science, Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde College
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