Kathleen Dunn Richmond
Hollywood,USA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in directing respiratory care operations and leading multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in implementing initiatives that improve patient care and operational efficiency, alongside a commitment to continuous education and collaboration with healthcare stakeholders.
Overview
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Certification
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36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist-Critical Access Facility
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
11.2025 - Current
- Provide expert patient care in all patient populations for a rural critical access facility in the southern mountains of Colorado
- Expert knowledge of all modes of ventilation including ECMO and airway support for ventilation and Bronchoscopy.
- Managed patient cases in collaboration with pulmonary physicians, APRNs, and Homecare companies to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Conducted pulmonary function testing to evaluate respiratory health and inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease processes to enhance understanding and self-management.
Clinical Trial Liaison
Beacon Hill Life Sciences
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated collaboration among site staff, CRO CRAs, and trial teams to improve trial processes.
- Managed communication between stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables for various initiatives.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project updates and strategic goals.
Director of Respiratory Care Services
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Oversaw operations of the Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Lab, Outpatient Cardiac Stress Testing, EKG, Sleep Center, and EEG/Neurodiagnostics, ensuring integration of services and coordination of care delivery in various settings.
- Directed operational efficiency initiatives, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and successful achievement of budgetary targets.
- Led projects for purchasing and implementing capital equipment across departments, successfully launching a new Sleep Center in 2023.
- Implemented new competencies to maintain compliance with The Joint Commission standards.
- Implemented strategies to achieve superior customer service standards of customer satisfaction.
- Strengthened connections with healthcare stakeholders, enhancing collaboration with hospital leaders and providers to improve patient care coordination.
- Coordinate care delivery in Adult Medical-Surgical settings, Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Maternity/Delivery in our Critical Access Facility.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on industry developments of healthcare trends and integrate into strategic planning.
- Collaborate in decision-making structures and processes.
National Clinical Applications Sales Specialist Anesthesia, Ventilation and Monitoring
GE Healthcare
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Provide expert clinical and technical support for GE's state-of-the-art critical care ventilator The Carescape R860, anesthesia delivery systems invasive and noninvasive monitoring equipment.
- Pre and post-sale support and education of GE's full Anesthesia Respiratory Care portfolio.
- Delivered hands-on and remote 24/7 support for GE's full Anesthesia and Respiratory Care portfolio to ensure client satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies during clinical trials and demonstrations to maximize engagement and client interest.
- Partner with sales/territory manager to find new clients, highlight features and add-ons to current products during clinical trials and demonstrations.
- Contributed to team efforts that successfully launched GE's critical care ventilator in 2016.
- Conducted nationwide travel to engage with clients and promote GE's products.
- Facilitated the completion of sales agreements.
National Clinical Specialist; Study Site Manager
ALung Technologies Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed clinical research site operations for The Vent-Avoid Clinical Trial USA, ensuring compliance and participant safety.
- Provided clinical and technical support for The Hemolung RAS Clinical Trial Vent Avoid, contributing to trial success.
- Delivered clinical assistance, improving patient care and streamlining operational processes.
- Travel 80% Nationally between 41 study sites.
National Clinical Applications Specialist Ventilation
GE Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered clinical and technical support for GE's Carescape R860 ventilator and anesthesia delivery systems, enhancing user experience and patient care.
- Pre and Post sale support and education of GE's full Anesthesia Respiratory Care portfolio.
- Provide hands and remote 24/7 support of GE's full Anesthesia and Respiratory Care portfolio.
- Collaborated with sales and territory manager to identify new clients and showcase product features during clinical trials and demonstrations.
- Build sales strategies while on site of clinical trial/demonstrations.
- Supported deal closure by providing critical insights and expertise during client negotiations.
- Facilitated national travel to meet and engage clients effectively.
- Primary member of a small team of CASS to bring GE's critical care ventilator to market in 2016.
Senior Staff Respiratory Therapist
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Expert in all modes of ventilation including ECMO and airway support for ventilation and bedside bronchoscopy.
- Delivered expert patient care in adult ICU, ED, and medical/surgical areas, ensuring high standards of treatment.
- Collaborated across departments as a clinical resource to improve patient care through knowledge sharing.
- Educated patients on disease-specific topics, empowering them to manage their health effectively.
Lead Research Coordinator, Pediatric and Adult Respiratory Medicine, Phase II-IV Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trials
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assured clinical trials are conducted in accordance with scientific, medical, and ethical principles, and within regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Coordinated IRB submissions and regulatory paperwork with site and sponsor, executing assigned protocols from recruitment through last subject, last visit.
- Ensured subject safety, accurate interpretation of medical tests, and execution of research protocols.
- Data integrity and completeness. Ensured that all subject records are consistently maintained in a state of inspection readiness; performed ongoing quality reviews of the data to achieve audit-readiness and to meet strict archiving timelines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
- Facilitated budget and contract negotiations, aligning project objectives with financial constraints to support successful trial execution.
Clinical Research Coordinator, Phase I-FIH Clinical Research
Pfizer, Clinical Research Unit
New Haven, Connecticut
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated projects on oncology compounds, neurology, and biologics.
- Ensured compliance of clinical trials with scientific, medical, and ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and Pfizer-specific guidelines.
- Managed daily protocol execution from recruitment through final subject visit while maintaining subject safety and accurate data collection.
- Ensures subject safety, accurate interpretation of medical tests, and execution of research protocols.
- Maintained complete and accurate data records to support reliable research outcomes. Ensured that all subject records are consistently maintained in a state of inspection readiness; performs ongoing quality reviews of the data to achieve audit-readiness and to meet strict archiving timelines in accordance with SOPs and GCPs
Respiratory Specialist-Educator covering Adult and Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
Childrens Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Primary Respiratory Therapy Educator for a practice of 500+ pediatric and adult cystic fibrosis patients.
- Educated patients on new cystic fibrosis diagnoses to improve their understanding and management of the condition.
- Delivered ongoing education on therapies to ensure patients received the most current treatment information.
- Rounded daily with CF practice physicians on inpatient floors to coordinate patient discharges and follow-up appointments.
- Coordination and ordering of all DME equipment and supplies for patients/caregivers.
Clinical Supervisor
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, Connecticut
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Clinical Supervisor with 10 direct reports. Supervise staff in day-to-day operations.
- Conducted evaluations, mentored, coached, developed, and disciplined staff, ensuring performance standards were met during annual reviews.
- Managed complaints from staff, employees, patients, and families to enhance workplace satisfaction and patient experience.
- Served as a clinical resource, offering guidance and expertise to enhance patient care across various departments.
- Facilitated departmental continuing education by developing and presenting in-services on equipment and best practice therapies, improving staff competency.
- Assign appropriate levels of staffing to all service areas in flux with workload.
- Functioned as a subject matter expert in the development of policies and procedures for Respiratory Therapy protocols, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all hospital areas such as ER, Level II trauma center, ICU, Pediatrics, General Care, and Level 3B NICU.
Clinical Specialist
Genox Home Care
Stratford, Connecticut
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Supported physicians in monitoring patients on respiratory homecare equipment to enhance patient outcomes
- Delivered clinical education on respiratory therapy and enteral nutrition equipment for home care
- Coordinated timely patient assistance through on-call system to ensure prompt care
Staff Therapist at Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, Connecticut
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Delivered expert patient care in PICU, NICU Level III, Adult ICU, CTICU, ED, and general medical and surgical units, ensuring high standards of treatment.
- Administered all modes of ventilation, including ECMO and airway support, facilitating effective respiratory management.
- Educated pediatric pulmonary patients and parents, including those with asthma, cystic fibrosis, tracheotomies, and on ventilators, during weekly outpatient clinic sessions, enhancing patient understanding and management.
Education
Bachelor Program BSRT - Respiratory Therapy
Midwestern State University of Texas
Wichita Falls, TX12-2027
Associate in Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT08-1991
Certificate - Respiratory Care
St. Vincent's School of Respiratory Therapy
Bridgeport, CT08-1991
Skills
- Ventilation management
- Pulmonary function testing
- Patient management
- Clinical trials
- Project coordination
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
Personal Information
Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certification
- State of Colorado RCP0009453, State of Florida RCP- RT26034
- AHA BLS
AWARDS
GE #BRAVO Award Lead with Transparency August 2022, GE # Applause Award Lead with Humanity August 2022, GE 3 Heartbeats Award Trust August 2021, GE#BRAVO Deliver with Focus January 2021, GE 4 Heartbeats Empower and Inspire September 2016, GE 3 Heartbeats Customer Service Customer Success May 2016, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Awarded apprentice for Clinical Research - Studied and Mentored by the Clinical Research Team at Stanford University Lucille Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford, Ca., Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Awarded apprentice for Clinical Respiratory Therapy Studied at and Mentored by the staff at Denver at Childrens Hospital Denver 2010., Cayston ACE 2010, Cayston Practitioner Advisory Board 2011 Invitation only advisory board to the Pharmaceutical Company (Gilead Sciences) to assist the company with patient support/assistance program ideas.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Leadership
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Implementation of Respiratory Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Training and Development
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical Research
- Personnel and Project Management
- Medical Device Sales and Education
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist-Critical Access Facility
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
11.2025 - Current
Clinical Trial Liaison
Beacon Hill Life Sciences
07.2024 - 08.2025
Director of Respiratory Care Services
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 07.2024
National Clinical Applications Sales Specialist Anesthesia, Ventilation and Monitoring
GE Healthcare
10.2020 - 12.2022
National Clinical Specialist; Study Site Manager
ALung Technologies Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2020
National Clinical Applications Specialist Ventilation
GE Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Staff Respiratory Therapist
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Lead Research Coordinator, Pediatric and Adult Respiratory Medicine, Phase II-IV Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Trials
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Clinical Research Coordinator, Phase I-FIH Clinical Research
Pfizer, Clinical Research Unit
01.2011 - 01.2012
Respiratory Specialist-Educator covering Adult and Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
Childrens Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Clinical Supervisor
Danbury Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2008
Clinical Specialist
Genox Home Care
01.1996 - 01.1998
Staff Therapist at Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU
Bridgeport Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor Program BSRT - Respiratory Therapy
Midwestern State University of Texas
Associate in Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sacred Heart University
Certificate - Respiratory Care
St. Vincent's School of Respiratory Therapy