Kara Hughes

Delivering compassionate care that exceeds hospital requirements. Ensuring quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for a broad range of patients. With my experience I have treated patients suffering from numerous respiratory and non respiratory illnesses and in adults and pediatric. I am well rounded, highly motivated, compassionate and knowledgeable in all facets of Respiratory Therapy.

• Patricia Vessley, Register Respiratory therapists, lead, (501) 804-1833
• Donna Hatch, Registered Respiratory Therapist, (702) 677-9152
• Dr. Lloyd Delmundo, Pulmonologist, 2000 Goldridge Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, (702) 321-7341
• Crystal Rump Register Respiratory Therapist,(501) 313-6311
• Adam Hafen Register Respiratory therapist, (702) 480-2850

• ARKANSAS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, Little Rock, AR, Respiratory therapist, 01/01/22, present, Picu, Peds ER, ITU, IMU, CVICU, and patient floor training, Use of servo, trilogy, ipv, vest, vivo, pneumatic cpt, Ino, high flow, Managing pediatric patients through vent management and respiratory protocols, Epic charting system, Use of continues nebulizers via pump syringe/ hope nebulizer
• VALLEY HOSPITAL, Las Vegas, NV, Respiratory Therapist, 01/01/18, 12/31/21, IMC, ER, SICU, MICU, and patient floor training, Use of V-30, V-60, Puritan Bennet, Draggers, High Flow, Role of weaning, ABG drawing, use do I-stats, Use of electronic charting in Cerner, Able to use different modes of ventilation according to patients needs such as, APRV, SIMV, PSV, AC, PC
• AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, Las Vegas, NV, Respiratory Therapist /Respiratory Director, 01/01/15, 12/31/22, Assist in caring for patients suffering from various respiratory diseases such as emphysema, COPD, and asthma, Aid in various procedures such as: thoracentesis, bronchoscopies, trach placements, and intubations, Mechanical ventilation weaning on a daily basis using EtC02 machines, from AC mode to PSV mode, then to HME, and to Capping, The use and understanding of various machines such as the V60 Bipap machine, NOVA, Vela, NIOV, Vibra lung, and the High flow nasal cannula, to help improve patient’s respiratory status, Keep track of patient’s respiratory status through ABG’s and adjusting treatment accordingly
• PROGRESSIVE HOSPITAL, Las Vegas, NV, Respiratory Therapist, 01/01/13, 12/31/15, Assist in caring for patients suffering from various respiratory diseases such as emphysema, COPD, and asthma, Aid in various procedures such as: thoracentesis, bronchoscopies, trach placements, and intubations, Mechanical ventilation weaning on a daily basis using EtC02 machines, from AC mode to PSV mode, then to HME, and to Capping, The use and understanding of various machines such as the V60 Bipap machine, NOVA, Vela, NIOV, Vibra lung, and the High flow nasal cannula, to help improve patient’s respiratory status, Keep track of patient’s respiratory status through ABG’s, and adjusting treatment accordingly
• PROGRESSIVE HOSPITAL, Las Vegas, NV, Assistant Respiratory Therapist, 01/01/12, 12/31/13, Equipment changes, Provided breathing techniques for COPD, and asthma patients, Coughing techniques