KATHRYN RIVERS
Chickamauga,GA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 14 years of advanced clinical experience, transitioning into educator and leadership roles. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Health Science with a focus on healthcare leadership. Proven track record of mentoring students and new hires as a clinical preceptor. Adept at bridging classroom theory with bedside practice to improve patient outcomes and student clinical competency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adjunct Professor
Chattanooga State Community College
02.2026 - Current
- Provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for respiratory therapy students in accordance with program curriculum and CoArc accreditation standards.
- Delivered lectures and facilitated discussions on cardiopulmonary disorders and emergency respiratory care topics, including pneumothorax and flail chest on March 20th.
- Assist in developing course objectives, competency-based learning outcomes, and student learning assessments.
- Evaluate student performance during practical laboratory sessions and in clinical skill demonstrations.
- Provide academic support, mentoring, and constructive feedback to promote student success in classroom and clinical environments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erlanger Health System
07.2012 - 01.2026
- Perform routine care with ventilators and active participation in ventilator weaning.
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Evaluate effects of respiratory therapy treatment plans by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Work with physicians to develop appropriate plan of care.
- Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Specialize in caring for critical acute patients in trauma, medical, cardiac, and neuro ICU's.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Travel Contract
01.2022 - 07.2022
- COVID-19 pandemic crisis care in ICU setting.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital, Travel Contract
11.2020 - 11.2021
- COVID-19 pandemic crisis care in ICU setting.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital, Travel Contract
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Managing long term ventilator patients in a rehabilitation setting.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Hospital, Travel Contract
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Executed aerosol delivery and airway clearance following cystic fibrosis pulmonary guidelines while educating patients and families.
- Delivered presentation on Cystic Fibrosis in Hermosillo, Mexico, contributing to international respiratory care education.
Nursing Assistant, Level III
Life Care Center of East Ridge
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Performed patient care in a rehab/geriatric care center.
- Cared for terminally ill and hospice patients and families.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, charted and documented activities.
- Worked in teams with nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CoArc Accredited Program
Dalton State College
Dalton, Ga05-2012
Skills
- Strong Medical/Work Ethic
- AARC Member since 2012
- Compassionate and Reliable
- Certified as RRT in Mexico, 2018
- Self-Motivated and Determined
- NBRC Member since 2012
- "Basic Life Support" Certified since 2006
- "Advanced Cardiac Life Support" Certified since 2011
- "Pediatric Advanced Life Support" Certified since 2017
- 20 years Experience Working in Healthcare
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adjunct Professor
Chattanooga State Community College
02.2026 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Travel Contract
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital, Travel Contract
11.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital, Travel Contract
08.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Hospital, Travel Contract
01.2018 - 07.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Erlanger Health System
07.2012 - 01.2026
Nursing Assistant, Level III
Life Care Center of East Ridge
09.2006 - 06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - CoArc Accredited Program
Dalton State College