Kaylee Hodgson
Snellville,GA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Externship
Emory University Hospital Midtown
03.2024 - Current
- Rotated throughout the Emergency Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, several other Intensive Care Units.
- Assisted medical team in managing critical patients by implementing life support measures, such as intubation and mechanical ventilation.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory diseases, treatment options, and self-care techniques for optimal recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and other diagnostic tests to assess effectiveness of therapy treatments.
- Ensured proper equipment functionality by performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Gained proficiency in various respiratory therapy modalities including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, airway clearance techniques, and non-invasive ventilatory support.
- Promoted teamwork through effective communication with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced patient care delivery.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Emory Decatur Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Set up and monitored infant mechanical ventilator.
Intensive Critical Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of Atlanta Scottish Rite
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Pulmonary Function Testing
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted with conducting various cardiopulmonary function test including spirometry, plethysmography, diffusing capacity (DLCO), pulmonary stress test.
- Performed patient assessment, aerosol therapy, patient education, and airway assessment and management.
General Floor Care
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and arterial blood gases.
- Aided physicians and respiratory therapist with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Tucker High School
Tucker, GA05.2017
Professional Experience
Respiratory Technician , 12/2023 - Current
Children's Hospital of Atlanta Scottish Rite - Atlanta, GA
- Performs airway clearance, suctioning, and nebulizer therapies as well as set up and adjustment of supplemental oxygen therapies.
- Performs nasal swabs and EKGs for diagnostic testing
- Assist with equipment and supply stocking, cleaning, and set-up.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and
procedures.
Child Care Services , 01/2019 - Current
SitterTree - Atlanta, GA
- Deliver safe and efficient child care services to newborn aged children to adolescent aged children.
- Assist with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
- Monitor children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Keep parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
- Enforce rules and boundaries to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Administer medicine to children.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
Crew Leader , 01/2016 - 09/2017
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Inc. - Tucker, GA
- Responsible for enthusiastically leading and motivating the restaurant team to achieve the highest levels of customer service and guest satisfaction.
- Supervised a crew of 10 employees ensuring that they were working efficiently and provide assistance when needed.
- Greeted over 100 customers per day and communicated effectively to obtain accurate orders.
- Demonstrated continuous knowledge of menu and service offerings, including promotional products and flavors.
- Checked drawer to ensure adequate cash and coin for transactions and maintained cash reports at the end of each shift.
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - EXP. 07/2024
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - EXP. 07/2025
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - EXP. 072025
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - EXP. 10/2025
Professional Memberships
- AARC (American Association for Respiratory Care) - EXP. 08/2024
- ACRTE (American College of Respiratory Education) - EXP. 08/2024
Timeline
Externship
Emory University Hospital Midtown
03.2024 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Emory Decatur Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
Intensive Critical Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of Atlanta Scottish Rite
08.2023 - 10.2023
Pulmonary Function Testing
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2023 - 05.2023
General Floor Care
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Tucker High School
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