Kayla Stiles
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
ContinueCARE Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Mentored new hires in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC05.2020
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Infection Control
- End of life care
- Care Planning
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Emergency Care
- Home Care Planning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Equipment Cleaning
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Airway Management
- Treatment Administration
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
ContinueCARE Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Southwestern Community College
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