Kayla Bodnar
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Place,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pulmonary Function Technologist
MultiCare Health System-Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, Washington
07.2020 - Current
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted pulmonary function equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Assist in diagnosing and treating patients with respiratory and cardiac insufficiencies.
- Ordering supplies for the office, experience and understanding of Lawson.
- Established tracking system to ensure testing gets reported and routed results to corresponding providers.
- Provided pulmonary education to our Medical Assistants to ensure fluidity of process throughout out Puyallup Pulmonary Campus.
Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
Multicare Health Systems-Tacoma General
Tacoma, Washington
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Specialized Medical Services
Olympia, WA
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Manager of Operations
Ken Frecker Auctioneers
New Haven, Indiana
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne, Indiana 05.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Self-Motivated
Problem-Solving
Data Entry
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Cultural Awareness
Epic, Lawson, Office Software Proficieny
Training and Development
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Good Telephone Etiquette
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Technologist
MultiCare Health System-Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Neonatal Respiratory Therapist
Multicare Health Systems-Tacoma General
09.2017 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Specialized Medical Services
06.2015 - 09.2017
Manager of Operations
Ken Frecker Auctioneers
08.2012 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivy Tech Community College
05.2012 - 05.2015