Kareen Pierre
Houston,United States
Summary
Patient-focused Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of critical care experience and continued learning in health information systems. Bringing advanced research and analytical skills and history of successful clinical software and information protocol implementation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
Houston, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Contract Respiratory Therapist
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Developed training and ongoing development for paraprofessional staff to enhance COVID-19 protocols.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Houston Methodist Continuing Care
Katy, TX
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Boca Raton, FL
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Health
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12.2006
Certificate - Biomedical Informatics
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX 04.2023 - Current
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Body Mechanics Competency
- Care Planning
- MS Office Proficiency
- Hands-On Clinical Instruction
- Clinical Supervision
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Leadership and Mentoring Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Data Management
- Team Management
- Evaluating Student Performance
Timeline
Certificate - Biomedical Informatics
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
04.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
02.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Houston Methodist Continuing Care
04.2021 - 01.2022
Contract Respiratory Therapist
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
01.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Boca Raton Community Hospital
07.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Public Health
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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