Katrina Ferguson
Starke,FL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Respiratory Therapist with strong ability in multi tasking and critical thinking. Organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Clay
Middleburg , FL
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Assisted physicians with intubations and bronchoscopies
- Provided endotracheal intubation when necessary
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty
Gainesville, FL
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Conducted EKGs
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Ocala
Ocala , FL
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
LRS Healthcare
Omaha, NE
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
Gainesville, FL
08.2015 - 03.2021
- Distributed staff, assignments and resources to meet patient care needs in each unit, reduce overtime and cut costs.
- Educated patients and families on conditions and treatment plans.
- Made appropriate changes and alterations to treatment plans after evaluating patient progress.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Training new staff and serving as a resource to all staff
- Performing annual competency education for staff to ensure familiarity with lesser used, critical modalities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments administered and changes to the ECMO system settings.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and cardiac rhythm.
- Coordinated with other medical personnel to ensure proper implementation of patient treatment plan.
- Evaluated laboratory values and monitored drug levels during ECMO treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Children's Hospital
Gainesville, FL
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Nemours Children's Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
12.2010 - 01.2015
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
Respiratory Therapist
Shands Starke Regional Medical center
Starke, FL
07.2011 - 05.2014
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center, Wolfson Children's Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
10.2004 - 12.2010
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Assisted physicians with intubations and ventilator management.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Respiratory Tech/Respiratory Therapist
Shands, UF
Gainesville, FL
07.2003 - 10.2004
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP setups.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy using vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes.
- Read prescriptions, measured arterial blood gases and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
Education
Associate of Arts - General education
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, United States, FL01.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, United States, FL01.2004
Skills
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Adaptability
Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- ACLS Training -2025
- PALS Training - 2025
- BLS Training - 2025
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Ascension Clay
09.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Ocala
09.2022 - 09.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty
07.2022 - 01.2025
Respiratory Therapist
LRS Healthcare
08.2021 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2021
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Children's Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Shands Starke Regional Medical center
07.2011 - 05.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Nemours Children's Clinic
12.2010 - 01.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center, Wolfson Children's Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2010
Respiratory Tech/Respiratory Therapist
Shands, UF
07.2003 - 10.2004
Associate of Arts - General education
Santa Fe College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Santa Fe College
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