Kellie Rogers
West Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Orlando Health Melbourne, excelling in ventilator management, intubations, insertion of arterial lines and arterial blood gas analysis. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective airway management and compassionate care. Strong clinical judgment and team collaboration skills drive successful treatment plans for critically ill patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health Melbourne
09.2020 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Clevland Clinic Florida
11.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2021
Education
Associate of Science -
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne , FL12-2017
Associate of Science -
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI12-2010
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Invasive Ventilation
- Intubations
- Extubation
- Insertion of Arterial Lines
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene
- Endotracheal intubation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care documentation
- Care plan management
- Medication administration
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary function testing
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Caring bedside manner
- Professional bedside manner
- Emergency medical care
- Treatment administration
- Equipment setup
- Intubation
- Equipment cleaning
- Patient advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Emergency care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- AARC- American Association for Respiratory Care
- FSRC- Florida Society for Respiratory Care
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Clevland Clinic Florida
11.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health Melbourne
09.2020 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Science -
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Science -
Rhode Island College
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