Kacie Bertolotti
Lewes,DE
Summary
Committed and compassionate Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment and care, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist/Charge
Beebe Medical Center
Lewes, DE
07.2022 - Current
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Arterial, Capillary and A-line blood draws, analysis and interpretation
- Bubble CPAP and High Flow administration and management
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Stability Healthcare
Safford, AZ
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Travel Contract Assignment
- Airway Maintenance for a variety of lung diseases
- Ventilator, High Flow O2, CPAP/BiPAP set ups
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure quality care delivery standards were met at all times.
Respiratory Therapist
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks , AK
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Respiratory Therapist
Procare Home Medical
Fairbanks, AK
05.2015 - 07.2021
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ03-2012
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WISkills
- Patient Care
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Clinical Leadership
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Respiratory Licensure
- ACLS,BLS,PALS and NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist/Charge
Beebe Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Stability Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Procare Home Medical
05.2015 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Marian University
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