Katie McWhirk
Respiratory Therapist
Folsom,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 12-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in BLS, PALS, and ACLS paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Stays calm in complex situations and thrives in a high-stress environment. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Carmichael, CA
02.2011 - Current
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as intubations, conscious sedation, and ventilator management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management in ICU and transport to MRI and CT.
- Responded to Rapid Response and Code Blue calls to provide emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Performed arterial blood gas draws and provided appropriate therapy after abg interpretation.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues with appropriate medications and therapies such as oxygen, CPAP/BIPAP, heated-high flow.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Education
A.S. - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA 04.2009 - 10.2010
Skills
Professional bedside manner
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
02.2011 - Current
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
11-2010
CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
11-2010
A.S. - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
04.2009 - 10.2010
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