Kari Strayer
Altoona,PA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over seven years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, congestive heart failure, Asthma and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
Lewistown, PA
03.2017 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, bronchoscopy, and pulmonary function tests.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
Altoona, PA
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allegheny Lutheran Home
Hollidaysburg, PA
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Associates - Respiratory Therapy
York Technical Institute
Altoona, PA10-2017
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
Altoona, PA06-2014
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allegheny Lutheran Home
06.2016 - 07.2017
Home Health Aide
Interim HealthCare
07.2015 - 10.2017
Associates - Respiratory Therapy
York Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
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