Kelly Parker Morrow
Odenville
Summary
I am passionate about respiratory care and take great pride in both my clinical expertise and leadership role. I am committed to providing exceptional patient care, supporting and mentoring my team, and fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. I approach every shift with professionalism, accountability, and a genuine dedication to my patients, coworkers, and the success of our department.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Medicine
Birmingham
05.2016 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Operated advanced respiratory equipment for diagnostics and treatment procedures.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Delivered comprehensive respiratory care for trauma patients in UAB Emergency Department, managing airway, ventilation, oxygen therapy, and emergency interventions as a key member of multidisciplinary trauma team.
- Provide patient care as the sole therapist at UAB Gardendale Freestanding Emergency Department.
- Led acute care team for nine years, overseeing daily operations, ensuring quality patient care, and resolving staffing and operational issues to maintain workflow efficiency and high standards of care.
Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Reginal Medical Center
Cullman
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Operated advanced respiratory equipment for diagnostics and treatment procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy plans as needed.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 08.2013 - 08.2015
Undergraduate
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL 05.2011 - 05.2013
Austin High School
Decatu, ALSkills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Airway management
- Patient assessment
- Critical care
- Respiratory education
- Emergency response
- Equipment setup
- Workflow efficiency
- Staff training
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UAB Medicine
05.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Reginal Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Alabama At Birmingham
08.2013 - 08.2015
Undergraduate
Calhoun Community College
05.2011 - 05.2013
Austin High School