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Keisha White Thomas

ALBANY

Summary

Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care. Utilizes ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.

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

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Colquitt Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

Pharmacy Technician

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
07.2004 - Current
  • Collaborates with pharmacists to provide quality care and while adhering to standards and protocols.
  • Receives and verifies prescriptions and medications
  • Ensures the availability of medications for distribution
  • Stocking and pricing of medications for inventory
  • Maintains safety by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Rotation

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
07.2004 - 12.2021
  • ABG.
  • Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Administering CPR
  • Nasotracheal care
  • Setting and maintaining mechanical ventilation for patients
  • NICU experience
  • 12 EKG lead
  • Assisting with intubation and extubation
  • Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
  • Colquitt Regional Medical Center
  • Crisp Regional Hospital

Certified Nursing Assistant/HST

Albany Area Community Service Board
01.2003 - 05.2018
  • Routinely worked with behavioral health and developmental disabilities clients
  • Provided basic nursing procedures and direct care under nursing supervision
  • Observed and documented client behaviors and activities
  • Assisted clients in developing daily living skills
  • Effectively utilized body mechanics when assisting and transferring clients.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with federal and facility policies.
  • Transported clients to appointments and recreational activities.

Education

Certified Nursing Certificate -

Thomas Technical College
Thomasville, Georgia
05.2000

Pharmacy Technician Associates - undefined

Albany Technical College
Albany, Georgia
06.2004

Respiratory Therapy Associates -

Albany State University
Albany, Georgia
12-2023

Skills

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist clinically skilled in collecting Arterial Blood Gas, CPR, management and setup of mechanical ventilators, administering therapeutic breathing treatments and providing emotional support for patients undergoing treatments
  • Certified Nursing Assistant with over 2 decades of experience caring for clients with behavioral and developmental disabilities
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician with almost 2 decades of leadership experience in pharmacy compounding intravenous and chemotherapy medication

Certification

  • NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Georgia Respiratory Care Professional license
  • Georgia Certified Nursing License
  • Georgia Certified Pharmacy Technician License
  • CPR Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • PALS Certification
  • Licensure and certification available upon request

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Colquitt Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
07.2004 - Current

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Rotation

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
07.2004 - 12.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant/HST

Albany Area Community Service Board
01.2003 - 05.2018

Pharmacy Technician Associates - undefined

Albany Technical College

Certified Nursing Certificate -

Thomas Technical College

Respiratory Therapy Associates -

Albany State University

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