KELLI FORREST

Perceptive Registered Respiratory Therapist with Back ground in Health Administration experience reviewing and optimizing systems and processes. Observes and collaborates with main workforce to understand and streamline standard operating procedures. Understanding saftey and quality improvement in hospital setting.

• Awards & Honors , Washburn Honor Role Extracurricular Activities Harvesters Ichabod's Moving Forward International
• Club Department of Education Women's leadership program International Women in Leadership Relevant Coursework
• Health Communication Awards & Honors Lambda Phi ETA
• Medical Device Knowledge
• Care Coordination Support
• Patient Health Information Access
• Employee Training Program
• Certifications

• Served as role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient satisfaction. Applied appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care. Modified and worked on standing orders and protocols for department. Led participant education sessions in areas of respiratory expertise. Implemented evidence-based practices in order to improve outcomes for patients within the unit. Exhibited excellent problem-solving abilities while addressing issues related to patient care. Developed and implemented patient safety protocols. Facilitated resolution of conflicts between staff members or between staff and patients and families when necessary. Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment Made emergency visits to resolve equipment problems Used variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and to diagnose disorders Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators for patient treatment Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted and instructed patients in performance of breathing exercises Trained and supervised students, respiratory therapy technicians and assistants Assess respiratory needs for the team and facilitate learning environment Create protocols to provide evidence based practices to patients Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and use of medications and respiratory equipment Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood Deans honor role Lambda phi eta