KASI POLSTON
Louisiana,MO
Summary
Motivated Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in ED, ICU, Covid Unit, PICU, Pediatrics, Floors, and PFT. 22 years of medical experience including Paramedic and lab. Proven ability to adapt in high-pressure environments, effectively managing ventilator care and critical situations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient education and utilizing technical equipment skills to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
Hannibal, MO
02.2024 - Current
- Primary work in the ED
- Ventilator management in ICU
- Floor treatments in timely manner
- Knowledgeable in Pediatrics
- Part time PFT tech
- Home oxygen evaluations
Register Respiratory Therapist-Travel Contract
Womens And Childrens Hospital
Columbia, MO
05.2021 - Current
- PICU, floor, and ER
- Assisted with critical care situations
- Administered aerosolized medication
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health
Cape Girardeau , MO
06.2019 - Current
- Delivered outstanding patient care in ICU/CTU/COVID critical care units.
- Critical care in emergency department
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Holy Cross Hospital
Taos, NM
10 2018 - 05.2019
- Provided patient status updates to nurses to ensure that every patients' needs were met.
- Determined therapies, requested materials and received equipment in accordance with patient care initiatives and insurance plans.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Accurately documented all elements of respiratory assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
Las Vegas, NM
Sep 2018 - 05.2019
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
- Assess and treat patients accordingly.
Paramedic
U.S. Air Force
Hurlburt Field, Florida
12.2003 - 04.2009
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Executed well-informed critical decision-making in high-pressure situations.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Inspected vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy/4.0 GPA
Cape Girardeau Career & Tech
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - General education Classes/3.5 GPA
Three Rivers College - Center
Sikeston, MOGeneral education Classes/3.5 GPA
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOAssociate of Science - Paramedic
U.S. Air Force Base
Sheppard Air Force Base, Witchata Falls TX2005
Skills
- Self motivated
- Team oriented
- Punctual
- Adaptability
- Easily grasps concepts
- Conflict resolution
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Technical equipment skills
- Client assessment and analysis
- Patient education
Certification
- RRT
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- PALS
- ACLS
- NRP
Organizations
- AARC member
Experience
The facilities I had the privilege of working with are as follows:
-Southeast Missouri Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
-St. Francis Trauma Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
-Perryville Hospital in Perryville, Missouri
-Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky
-Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri
-Landmark Critical Care Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
-Healthcare Equipment & Supply in Jackson, Missouri
-Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri
-Holy Cross Medical Center in Taos, New Mexico
-Alta Vista Regional Medical in Las Vegas, New Mexico
-Women and Children's Hospital in Columbia, Missouri
-Hannibal Regional Healthcare in Hannibal, Missouri
Work Gap
From 2009 to 2018 I held full time jobs and attended school. I worked at Sikeston hospital as a phlebotomist as I went to RT school and finished my GenEd classes.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
02.2024 - Current
Register Respiratory Therapist-Travel Contract
Womens And Childrens Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health
06.2019 - Current
Paramedic
U.S. Air Force
12.2003 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Paramedic
U.S. Air Force Base
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Holy Cross Hospital
10 2018 - 05.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
Sep 2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy/4.0 GPA
Cape Girardeau Career & Tech
Some College (No Degree) - General education Classes/3.5 GPA
Three Rivers College - Center
General education Classes/3.5 GPA
Southeast Missouri State University