Summary
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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Kechia Clay

Cleveland,TX

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 18 years of experience. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 17-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Therapist paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

American Intercontinental University

Student
Schaumburg, IL
02.2020 - Current

Currently fulltime student American Intercontinental University online program with 3.97 gpa

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Favorite Staffing
Cedar Rapids, IA
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Krucial Staffing
McAllen, Texas
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Herman Hospital — RRT
Houston, Texas
02.2007 - 07.2020
  • Determine requirement for treatment, method of treatment dosage, compatible with physician orders.
  • Monitor patient physiological response to therapy such as vital sign, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, consult physicians.
  • Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care, and enforce safety rules like proper PPE.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Respiratory Therapist

Conroe Regional Hospital
Conroe, TX
01.2004 - 02.2009
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
03.2022

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lonestar Colleges
Kingwood, TX
12.2003

Skills

  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Computer proficiency
  • Trauma recovery
  • Respiratory ICU

Accomplishments

  • Soft skills: Teamwork, active listening, compassion, interpersonal skills, verbal communication.
  • Hard skills: Mechanical ventilator management, patient education, following plan-of-care.
  • Medical ICU, Shock Trauma ICU, Neuro Trama ICU, COVID ICU, Burn ICU,Medical IMU, Neuro IMU, Respiratory ICU, Med-Surg, Cardiovascular ICU, Cardiovascular IMU.

Affiliations

National Board of Respiratory Care 11/30/2022

American Association for Respiratory Care

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Refererences

Herbert L Martin Jr. RRT-RCP, MS, LFNA email phmedservices@gmail.com cellphone (832) 588-8823


Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Favorite Staffing
11.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Krucial Staffing
07.2020 - 04.2021

American Intercontinental University

Student
02.2020 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Herman Hospital — RRT
02.2007 - 07.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Conroe Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lonestar Colleges
Kechia Clay