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Katherine Spillman

Kilgore,TX

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with 15 yrs experience. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and patient care. Skilled in respiratory equipment setup and patient education, ensuring high-quality care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Good Shephard Longview
06.2024 - Current
  • Set-up and monitoring of ventilators on critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up and monitoring of HFNC/Bipap/Cpaps.
  • Critical care, floor therapy and emergency department experience.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

Travel RRT

Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2024

Travel Assignments:

*Saint Thomas Midtown Hosp. 3/2021-5/2021

*South Georgia Medical Center 5/2021-6/2021

*Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 8/2021-4/2022

*Piedmont Henry Medical Center 5/2022-8/2022

*Piedmont Macon Medical Center 9/2022-9/2023

*Piedmont Columbus Medical Center 3/2024-6/2024

RRT

St Francis Emory Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2024
  • Set-up and monitoring of ventilators on critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up and monitoring of HFNC/Bipap/Cpaps.
  • Critical care, floor therapy and emergency department experience.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

RRT

East Alabama Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Set-up and monitoring of ventilators on critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up and monitoring of HFNC/Bipap/Cpaps.
  • Critical care, floor therapy and emergency department experience.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

PRN RRT

Columbus Specialty Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2020

PRN

  • Set-up and monitoring of ventilators on critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up and monitoring of HFNC/Bipap/Cpaps.
  • Critical care, floor therapy and emergency department experience.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

PRN RRT

Rivertowne Center
04.2018 - 01.2019

Trach and Vent Rehab Facility

  • Set-up and monitoring of ventilators on critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up and monitoring of HFNC/Bipap/Cpaps.
  • Critical care, floor therapy and emergency department experience.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

RRT

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Set-up and monitoring of ventilators on critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up and monitoring of HFNC/Bipap/Cpaps.
  • Critical care, floor therapy and emergency department experience.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

CRT/RRT

Willis Knighton Medical Center
11.2010 - 08.2017
  • Set-up and monitoring of ventilators on critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Set-up and monitoring of HFNC/Bipap/Cpaps.
  • Critical care, floor therapy and emergency department experience.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Program

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA
07.2010

Skills

Arterial blood gas analysis

Airway Management/Vent/Bipap/Cpap/HF/O2

Tracheostomy Care

Bronchial Hygiene

Respiratory equipment setup

Respiratory Medication Administration

Patient Education

Patient care documentation

Strong Clinical Judgment

Certification

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Good Shephard Longview
06.2024 - Current

Travel RRT

Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2024

RRT

East Alabama Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2021

PRN RRT

Rivertowne Center
04.2018 - 01.2019

RRT

St Francis Emory Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2024

PRN RRT

Columbus Specialty Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2020

RRT

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
08.2017 - 03.2018

CRT/RRT

Willis Knighton Medical Center
11.2010 - 08.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Program

Bossier Parish Community College
Katherine Spillman