Kari Morton
Salem,IL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 19.5 years of experience in hospital healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessment to diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Compassionate and detail-oriented. Committed to helping improve respiratory function for those with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Salem Township Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patients respiratory functions.
- Assess pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities/insufficiencies
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls, and immediately initiated treatment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Marshall Browning Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patients respiratory functions.
- Assess pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Responded to emergency codes and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
SIH-Herrin Hospital
04.2012 - 12.2020
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patients respiratory functions.
- Assess pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Responded to emergency codes and immediately initiated treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Salem Township Hospital
03.2004 - 06.2010
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patients respiratory functions.
- Assess pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Responded to emergency codes and immediately initiated treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
05.2004
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Respiratory Care Procedures
- Bronchopulmonary Drainage
- Operational Standards
- Breathing Exercises
- Acute Illness
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Ventilator Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Respiratory Conditions
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Arterial Punctures
- Medication Administration
- Blood Gas Analysis
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Salem Township Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Marshall Browning Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist - SIH-Herrin Hospital
04.2012 - 12.2020
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Salem Township Hospital
03.2004 - 06.2010
Kaskaskia College - Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy
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