Keisha L Smith
Oakboro,NC
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with eleven years' experience in several healthcare settings. 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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
02.2017 - Current
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care & diagnostic services.
- Administered medication & ventilatory support, including maintenance & management of life support systems.
- Interacted with patients, family members & physicians to coordinate & inform regarding patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage & assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies & abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system & made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Collaborated with others medical disciplines to discuss new treatment & therapy opportunities.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting & exceeding workflow needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Continued Care (PRN position)
Charlotte, NC
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Management of patient that has a prolonged stay in ICU or a patient that has a Chronic issue that needs extended care.
- Setup and management of ventilators.
- Management of all types of airways.
- Assisting with bedside bronchoscopies.
- Aggressive vent weaning.
- Patient education on chronic.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RHA Howell Center
Charlotte, NC
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Monitor and assessing clients with tracheostomy.
- Develop patient care plans to obtain expected outcomes.
- Consults with physician and medical staff regarding patient plan of care.
- Provide emergency care, such as intubation and external cardiac massage.
- Administers aerosol medications and treatments to patients
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Gwinnet Medical Center (Travel assignment)
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus.
- Provide emergency care including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitor patients physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry changes, and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
Rotech-Monroe Home Medical –Monroe NC
Rotech Healthcare
Monroe, NC
10.2014 - 05.2015
- New patient CPAP/BiPAP setups.
- Troubleshooting CPAP/BiPAP problems.
- Provide care and education as needed.
- Maintain documentation of services provided.
- Assist in setup and support of high tech respiratory equipment.
- Conduct patient assessment of respiratory needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas Medical Center
Concord, NC
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Monitored patient and evaluate respiratory symptoms.
- Delivered respiratory treatment per MD order.
- Help provide comfort to patient in respiratory distress.
- Performed routine checks and provided treatments and therapies.
- Evaluated patients needs, prioritize treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Monitored physiological response to therapies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Forsyth Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Sets up and manage mechanical ventilation.
- Performed intubation in emergency events, including APRV and HFOV.
- Administered respiratory treatments and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
- Placement of arterial line for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Obtain and measure arterial blood gases Position patient to assist with breathing and prevent aspiration.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Stanly Community College
2009
Diploma -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
2004
Skills
- ABG Interpretation
- Airway Management
- Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange
- Bronchopulmonary Hygiene Techniques
- Basic Therapeutics
- Respiratory Protocols
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- EKG/EEG
- Hyperinflation Therapy
- Humidity and Aerosol Therapy
- Oxygen and Medical Gas Therapy
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Equipment Decontamination and Infection Control
- Current in ACLS
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Care plan management
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient and caregiver education
- MS Office proficiency
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team building
- Organization
- MS Office
- Data management
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Outpatient care
References
References upon request
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center
02.2017 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolina Continued Care (PRN position)
07.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Gwinnet Medical Center (Travel assignment)
05.2015 - 08.2015
Rotech-Monroe Home Medical –Monroe NC
Rotech Healthcare
10.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RHA Howell Center
09.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Carolinas Medical Center
03.2012 - 06.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Forsyth Medical Center
09.2009 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Stanly Community College
Diploma -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
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