PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

KATHERINE BOYER

Marshall Medical Center
Sacramento,CA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with over two years of experience in ICU, Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, and post-acute care. Expertise in mechanical ventilation and non-invasive respiratory support, with strong response to emergencies such as Code Blue. Experienced in adult and neonatal care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Proficient in Epic and Cerner EMR systems in high-pressure environments.

Work History

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-CLINICAL CARE (ICU/ER/L&D)

2 Years 9 Months
Marshall Medical Center | 02.2024 - Current
  • Participated in code blue & rapid response events, contributing to timely airway stabilization.
  • Managed ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy for critically ill patients in ICU and emergency settings.
  • Assisted with intubations, extubations, ventilator weaning, conscious sedation, and Code Blue events, ensuring rapid airway stabilization.
  • Provided respiratory support during C-sections and live births, including neonatal stabilization, Bubble CPAP initiation, and airway management.
  • Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis to guide ventilator management and optimizing oxygenation.
  • Safely transport patients for diagnostic imaging (CT) while maintaining respiratory stability.
  • Document patient care accurately in Epic (EMR) and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Marshall Medical Center, Placerville, CA

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - CRITICAL CARE

1 Year 9 Months
Adventist Health-Clearlake | 04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed ventilators and non-invasive support (BIPAP/CPAP, HFNC) for 10-15 patients per shift in high-acuity ICU/ER settings to optimize respiratory care.
  • Responded to code blue and trauma events, assisting with airway management and emergency interventions.
  • Assisted physicians with intubations, extubations, bronchoscopies, and conscious sedation procedures.
  • Performed EKGs, administered respiratory treatments and monitored oxygen therapy.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams to implement timely and effective patient interventions, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
  • Documented patient care in Cerner, ensuring accurate and comprehensive medical records for continuity of care.
  • (Critical Access Hospital)
  • Adventist Health-Clearlake, CA (Critical Access Hospital)

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (Part-time/Per Diem)

1 Year 3 Months
Sacramento Post Acute | 12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed care for ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients, enhancing recovery in a post-acute setting.
  • Performed tracheostomy care including trach changes, decannulations, and ventilator weaning.
  • Administered respiratory treatments and medications, facilitating long-term recovery progress.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory care and equipment use.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
  • Sacramento Post Acute, Sacramento, CA

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

San Joaquin Valley College | Sacramento, CA | 11-2021

Skills

Proficient in mechanical ventilation
Advanced non-invasive ventilation
Tracheostomy care
Airway management
Rapid intervention skills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Experience with Bubble CPAP systems
Therapeutic oxygen administration
Bronchoscopy procedures
Professional bedside manner
Respiratory equipment setup
Strong clinical judgment
Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • NBRC California Respiratory Care License #4476 (expires July 2027)

Timeline

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-CLINICAL CARE (ICU/ER/L&D)

Marshall Medical Center
02.2024 - CurrentRead More

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - CRITICAL CARE

Adventist Health-Clearlake
04.2022 - 01.2024Read More

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (Part-time/Per Diem)

Sacramento Post Acute
12.2021 - 03.2023Read More

San Joaquin Valley College

Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
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KATHERINE BOYER