Kelli Hall
Alexandria,KY
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in patient assessment, effective communication and problem-solving skills, successfully collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist-NICU
Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati, OH
11.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to create individualized care plans that address specific patient needs.
- Serve as a lead therapist in the NICU
- Participate as the delivery RT in high risk deliveries
- Educate families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Train new staff on respiratory therapy protocols and best practices
- Manage mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provide therapeutic treatments to patients including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, and airway clearance techniques.
- Monitor vital signs to identify changes in patient status and track responses to treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU, CICU
Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati, OH
04.2007 - 10.2016
- Administered respiratory care therapies to pediatric patients.
- Served as Lead RT
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems by setting up ventilators and adjusting settings per physician orders to ensure optimal patient support.
- Instructed patients and families on proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers, facilitating effective home care upon discharge.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings for optimal patient support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY08-2006
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Respiratory assessment
- Care plan development
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- PALS/ACLS/BLS
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist-NICU
Cincinnati Children’s
11.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist - PICU, CICU
Cincinnati Children’s
04.2007 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Northern Kentucky University