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Kathern Contreras

Bella Vista,AR

Summary

I am a Respiratory Therapist with experience at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. I have my ACCS and my NPS. I have been working for Mercy Hospital for a little over 10 years. I am experienced in the ED, NICU, ICU and I charge most days. I also worked days for 6 years and I precepted students.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
02.2015 - Current


  • Manage ventilator support for critically ill patients in the ICU.
  • Manage ventilator support for infants in the NICU.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients breathing and lung function.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Worked in the ER and assisted in Codes.
  • Performed ABGs
  • Competent in ICU, NICU, ER, bronch assist, precepting, and charge therapist.

Education

Respiratory Therapy

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
05-2012

Skills

  • Airway management
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Team building
  • Registered respiratory therapist - adult critical care specialist (RRT-aCCS)
  • Registered respiratory therapist - neonatal/pediatric specialist (RRT-nPS)
  • Excellent communication
  • Mechanical ventilation management

Certification

  • RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
  • RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
02.2015 - Current

Respiratory Therapy

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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