Keith Kadereit

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sanford Health Hospital

10.2020 - Current

Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
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.
Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
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.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.