Katelyn Parson
Corsicana
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Respiratory Therapist
Bumc
Dallas
08.2014 - Current
- Led respiratory therapy team during shift, ensuring efficient patient care.
- Ground and flight transports to and from affiliate hospitals with critical patients.
- Performed intubation procedures and collected ABG and CBG samples to assess and monitor patient respiratory status.
- Confident with ventilators such as VN500, HFJV, HFOV, TXP, and Bronchotron. As well as Bubble CPAP and Nitric Oxide.
- Responded to inquiries from affiliate hospitals regarding patient care, providing expert guidance.
- Educated the new hires and cross trainees
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
Odessa
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Administered oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications to improve patient breathing.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emergency respiratory interventions during critical patient situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX 05.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Intubation techniques
- ABG analysis
- Oxygen therapy
- Neonatal intensive care
- Critical care transport
- Emergency medical care
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Basic Life Support
- Adult Critical Care Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary Respiratory Therapist
Bumc
08.2014 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
06.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midwestern State University
05.2010 - 06.2012