Kate Harris
Centreville,MD
Summary
Upcoming graduate of the Respiratory Therapist program. To seek and maintain a full-time position once licensed through the state of Maryland that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Currently a certified nursing assistant in the pediatric unit. Prior knowledge as a Medicine Technician.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Johns Hopkins Hospital (Children’s)
Baltimore
07.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients in acute and critical care settings. Managed invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, including conventional ventilation, HFOV, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula. Performed airway management, including intubation assistance, suctioning, and tracheostomy care. Conducted respiratory assessments, monitored patient response to therapy, and adjusted treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Certified Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Radiology Assistant
University Of Maryland Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan
- Transferring patient to and from scanning via wheelchair or stretcher.
CNA/GNA/CMT
Arcadia
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided basic care to patients by bathing and grooming patients, and changing beds
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
Professional Nanny
Registered Care Provider for Children
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children
- Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development
- Managed several children at once, offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
Receptionist
The Star Democrat
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified entity to respond to callers' needs
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members
Associate Manager
The Loft
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly
Education
High School Diploma -
Queen Anne's County High School
Centreville, MDAssociates Degree - Respiratory Therapist
YTI Career Institute - Altoona
Altoona, PA03.2023
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Monitoring patient progress
- Distributing medications
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certified Medicine Technician
Certified CPR
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Johns Hopkins Hospital (Children’s)
07.2023 - Current
Certified Patient Care Technician
University Of Maryland Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Radiology Assistant
University Of Maryland Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2022
CNA/GNA/CMT
Arcadia
11.2019 - 07.2020
Professional Nanny
Registered Care Provider for Children
11.2017 - 06.2019
Receptionist
The Star Democrat
01.2016 - 02.2017
Associate Manager
The Loft
04.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Queen Anne's County High School
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapist
YTI Career Institute - Altoona