KABRIA KIRKHAM
SPRINGFIELD,IL
Summary
Certified Respiratory Therapist with 3 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Goal-oriented individual with a pleasant personality with outstanding relationship building, training and communication skills. Responsible and mature Individual who thrives in fast paced environments, enjoys working as part of a team to achieve set goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
11.2021 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Utilized ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BIPAP machines, nebulizers. to treat respiratory diseases.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient encounters, treatments, medications administered.
- Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring advanced life support measures such as intubation or mechanical ventilation.
- Assisted with tracheostomy care including changing tubes and suctioning secretions.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences -
Tennessee State University
05.2021
Skills
- Blood Gas Collection And Analysis
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Breathing Treatments
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Assessing Patients
- Equipment Maintenance And Troubleshooting
- Equipment Setup
- Patient Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Educating Patients
- Medication Administration
Certification
- BLS American Heart Association, 10/2025
- ACLS American Heart Association, 11/2024
- PALS American Heart Association
Awards Recognition
- Dean’s List, Fall 2017-Spring 2021
- National Society of Leadership and Success- 2019
Organizations
- Editor of The Meter
- The National Association of Black Journalist
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Clinical Rotations
Two years of experience (2017-2019), Southern Hills Medical Center 2018-2021, Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2020-2021, Veteran Affairs Medical Center 2020, Vanderbilt University Children’s hospital 2018-2019, Skyline Medical Center 2020, Saint Thomas Hospital (Midtown and West) 2018-2019, St. Thomas West-ICU 2020, Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 2018-2021, Stonecrest Medical Center 2018-2019, Williamson Medical Center 2018-2019
(Areas: ICU, Trauma, Burn, ER, SICU, MICU, Neuro, General care)
Volunteer Experience
- American Heart Association, Present
- AmeriCorps Vista/Springfield Urban League, 2017-Present
- Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, 2017
- Ronald McDonald House & St. John’s Breadline, 2017-Present
- Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science, 2019-Present
- 4H Illinois Program, 2015-2017
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science, Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences -
Tennessee State University
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