Kellie Purvis
Piedmont Macon North
Dublin,GA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 17 years of experience in acute health care settings. Experienced with business development and client management, driving significant revenue growth. Utilizes strategic sales approaches to secure new business and strengthen customer relationships. Track record of leveraging negotiation and communication skills to achieve sales targets and build long-term client partnerships.
Results-driven sales professional prepared to bring extensive expertise in business development and client management to your team. Adept at implementing sales strategies that drive market expansion and revenue growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic market conditions, leveraging negotiation and customer relationship skills.
Work History
Hospice Care Consultant
2 Years 6 Months- Cultivated referral relationships with physicians, hospitals, and facilities to expand hospice access.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services, eligibility, and care options.
- Coordinated admissions with clinical teams to ensure timely, accurate enrollments.
- Assessed prospective referrals for hospice appropriateness and service alignment.
- Guided families through benefits, coverage, and service expectations.
- Reviewed referral documentation for compliance and admission readiness.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST/MARKETING TEAM MEMBER
3 Years- Operated mechanical ventilators to enhance airway management for patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Researched and identified possible new accounts for sales development.
- Responded to inbound prospect calls to provide product information, address inquiries, and alleviate purchase concerns.
- Worked alongside partners to foster collaboration to close deals for sales development.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
14 Years 1 Month- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients with chronic and acute respiratory illnesses through comprehensive assessments and accurate diagnoses.
- Monitored patients' physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory illnesses and available treatment options to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Executed EKG tests to accurately monitor cardiac health and guide treatment decisions.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
11 Years 9 Months- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients with chronic and acute respiratory illnesses through comprehensive assessments and accurate diagnoses.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Monitored physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs and arterial blood gases, to ensure effective patient care.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered immediate healthcare interventions to stabilize patients during emergencies.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory illnesses and treatment options to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Performed diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms (EKGs), to assess cardiac health.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Skills
End-of-Life Planning
Airway Management
Mechanical Ventilators
Safety Procedures
Time Management
Family support
Sales strategy
Sales presentations
Cold calling
Sales planning
Client development
Schedule coordination
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- NRP
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Hospice Care Consultant
Regency Southerncare Hospice
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST/MARKETING TEAM MEMBER
Hospice Care Options
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Piedmont Macon North
09.2012 - CurrentRead More
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Fairview Park Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2020Read More
Macon State College
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Therapy
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