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KAITLIN ORDWAY

Lumberton,TX

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) offering 4-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional proficient in adult critical care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Experienced in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Knowledgeable in bedside bronchoscopy. Skills focused in adult intensive care while also competent in pediatric general respiratory care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical
St Charles Bend Oregon
10.2023 - Current

Travel respiratory therapist working primarily in PCU and adult ICU.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Hospitals Of Southeast Texas
08.2020 - Current
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Worked as Charge Therapist and assumed responsibilities to help delegate and assist other coworkers.
  • Medhost Charting system

Registered Respiratory Therapist

UVA Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
05.2023 - 08.2023

Internal contract position

  • Medical ICU therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Maxim Staffing Agency At St Charles Medical Center
Bend, OR
08.2022 - 03.2023

26 week Travel contract position

  • Adult ICU therapist
  • Epic charting system
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and protocols
  • General pediatric therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

OneStaff Medical Staffing-Meritt Health River Oaks
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Mainly Adult ICU Therapist
  • Patient touch charting system.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Maxim Staffing At Lutheran Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022

13 week Travel contract in Denver CO

  • Strictly Covid ICU and Adult ICU therapist
  • Epic charting system
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

SnapNurse- Assigned To UMMC
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Worked with Floor therapy and CVICU patients
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.

Receptionist/Cashier

Mike Smith dodge
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.

Retail Associate

JCPenney
07.2015 - 12.2015
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Greeted customers entering store and promoted sales or special programs.

Customer Service Cashier

Gander Mountain Company Inc.
11.2013 - 06.2015
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
  • Requested official identification for gun/ammo purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards of underage sales

Education

Associate - Respiratory Therapy

Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX
05.2020

High school diploma -

Lumberton High School
Lumberton, TX
2014

Skills

  • EPIC charting system
  • Meditech charting system
  • Medhost Charting system
  • Adult and Pediatric ICU
  • ER Therapist
  • Charge Therapist
  • MS Office
  • Communication
  • Product Knowledge
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Team building
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Critical Care
  • Patient Care
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong clinical judgment

Equipment knowledge

  • Puritan Bennet 980
  • Puritan Bennet 840
  • Hamilton G5
  • Servo-I
  • Servo-u
  • AIRVO
  • Vapotherm
  • V60 (Bipap/Cpap/AVAPS and Highflow modes)
  • V30
  • Metaneb
  • Cough assist T70

Certification

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical
10.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

UVA Charlottesville
05.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Maxim Staffing Agency At St Charles Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

OneStaff Medical Staffing-Meritt Health River Oaks
04.2022 - 06.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Maxim Staffing At Lutheran Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

SnapNurse- Assigned To UMMC
08.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Baptist Hospitals Of Southeast Texas
08.2020 - Current

Receptionist/Cashier

Mike Smith dodge
09.2016 - 06.2018

Retail Associate

JCPenney
07.2015 - 12.2015

Customer Service Cashier

Gander Mountain Company Inc.
11.2013 - 06.2015

Associate - Respiratory Therapy

Lamar Institute of Technology

High school diploma -

Lumberton High School
KAITLIN ORDWAY