Katherine Halvorson

• Manage home use of mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, at several hospitals, to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
• Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders.
• Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene therapies, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
• Develop strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
• Mentor new hires in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
• Coordinate with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe home environment for patients.
• Maximize equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
• Facilitate smoother transitions from hospital to home care for patients, coordinating with healthcare providers.
• Advocate for patient needs, ensuring access to necessary therapeutic options and supplies.

• Contributed to the development of department policies and procedures, ensuring consistency in respiratory care standards across the organization.
• Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting treatments as needed to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
• Served as a mentor for respiratory therapists, sharing knowledge and expertise, while fostering professional growth opportunities among team members.
• Established a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and infection control protocols.
• Coordinated with healthcare professionals from other disciplines for optimal patient care, including leadership liaison with NICU Core Group.
• Conducted audits of medical records to ensure accurate documentation of therapies provided, contributing to proper billing practices.
• Fostered a culture of teamwork and trust by creating a safe, open space for productive conversation with staff.

• Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients, using a wide array of medical equipment.
• Educated patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen patients' respiratory status.
• Cooperated and communicated effectively, with care team, to ensure patients' best care and satisfaction.
• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators.
• Managed artificaial airways.ew
• Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.

• Cleaning and stocking equipment
• Cleaning and assembling CPAP/BiPAP masks.
• Providing patient care on the floors (ie: nebulizer treatments, suctioning, setting up BiPAP, setting up oxygen, deep breathing exercises)

• Entered into computer system, customer orders over the phone.
• Documented shipping information for each order and tracked packages when necessary.
• Assisted customers with product and service selections.
• Processed payments, including credit and debit card transactions.

• Stocking respiratory care supplies on the floors and in the unit.
• In the sleep lab, set-up patients for polysomnographies, and monitored them throughout the night.

Answering phones

Filing

Typing formal letters

Accounts receivable

Order entry

Customer service