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Karen Cady

Alden,NY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in airway management and non-invasive ventilation techniques, significantly reducing intubation rates. At Kaleida Health Oishei Children's Hospital, led innovative patient care strategies and excelled in emergency response. Skilled in arterial blood gas analysis and adept at educating patients and families, demonstrating exceptional clinical and communication abilities.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist StabilizationTeam

Kaleida Health Oishei Children's Hospital
10.2005 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Team member on the Pediatric Stabilization Transport Team.
  • Contributed to outreach programs in outlying area hospitals to educated staff on the management of pediatric patients.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Elderwood at Williamsville
05.2001 - 01.2022
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided pulmonary rehab to patients with chronic lung disease
  • Managed rehab in tandem with speech therapy and physical therapy with patients that have tracheostomy and are vent dependent to reach maximum quality life for patients and their family.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ViaHealth Rochester General Hospital
07.1994 - 04.2001
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Erie Community College
Williamsville, NY
05-1994

High School Diploma -

West Seneca West Senior High School
West Seneca, NY
05-1980

Skills

  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Airway Management
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Respiratory Medication Administration
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Educating patients and families on pulmonary process and diseases

Certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) - American Red Cross.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist StabilizationTeam

Kaleida Health Oishei Children's Hospital
10.2005 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Elderwood at Williamsville
05.2001 - 01.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ViaHealth Rochester General Hospital
07.1994 - 04.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Erie Community College

High School Diploma -

West Seneca West Senior High School

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