Kathleen Gathings
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare respiratory services, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient assessment, ventilator management, and pulmonary function testing. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT, RPFT, CCT
Kaiser Permanente
Fontana, CA
06.2006 - 10.2024
- Responsible for Pulmonary Function Test screening. Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing for Heart and Lung Transplant work ups and Exercise Prescriptions, bronchoscopies and foreign object retrieval. Performing ABG's for diagnostic evaluation and running quality controls for ABG analysis. Conduct Overnight Oximetry Sleep Studies and H.A.S.T. testing. Performed Six Minute Walk Tests for AVR evaluation for the Cardiac Cath Lab. Responsible for Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
California Paramedic/Technical College
Riverside, CA09-1993
Associate of Arts - Studio/Fine Arts
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA06-1989
Associate of Arts - Studio/Fine Arts
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12-1983
High School Diploma -
Tustin High School
Tustin, CA06-1978
Skills
- Pulmonary function testing
- Medical record documentation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Neonatal resuscitation program
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Infection control practices
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Respiratory disease knowledge
- Bronchial hygiene therapy
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Patient assessment proficiency
- Aerosol medication delivery
Certification
- Respiratory Care Board of California. License No. # 15677
- National Board of Respiratory Care. RPFT - Date of Credential 12/04/1999
- BLS Provider - Issue date 01/28/2025
- ACLS Provider - Issue date 05/22/2023, Renew date 05/2025
- Cardiovascular Credentialing. CCT - Issue date 09/19/1998, Renew date 12/31/2025
Timeline
RRT, RPFT, CCT
Kaiser Permanente
06.2006 - 10.2024
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
California Paramedic/Technical College
Associate of Arts - Studio/Fine Arts
Crafton Hills College
Associate of Arts - Studio/Fine Arts
California State University, Fullerton
High School Diploma -
Tustin High School
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