Kelly Walton
Marion,AR
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist/Interim Director
Forrest City Medical Center
Forrest City, AR
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients with terminal respiratory conditions, ensuring a comfortable transition to palliative services when appropriate.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient satisfaction ratings and overall quality of care.
- Improved departmental efficiency by streamlining workflows and optimizing staff schedules.
- Developed innovative educational materials to support staff competency in emerging trends within the field of respiratory therapy.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the department, resulting in cost savings without compromising quality of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in the field by attending professional development events and participating in industry associations.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Lead Respiratory Therapist
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro, AR
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge in the field by attending professional development events and participating in industry associations.
- Championed patient-centered care, advocating for individualized treatment plans based on unique needs and preferences.
- Improved departmental efficiency by streamlining workflows and optimizing staff schedules.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex respiratory needs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning, providing ongoing education and training for staff members.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the department, resulting in cost savings without compromising quality of care.
- Managed a diverse caseload of patients across various clinical settings, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and general medical wards.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient satisfaction ratings and overall quality of care.
Hostess Manager
Veanos Restaurant
Marion, AR
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere, promoting open communication between staff and management.
- Contributed to overall restaurant success by proactively addressing operational challenges as they arose.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a welcoming and organized restaurant environment.
- Assisted servers during busy periods, demonstrating teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
- Certified and maintained cleanliness and general upkeep of dining room, bar, and other guest contact areas to meet sanitation protocols.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Monitored customer satisfaction through table touching, floor presence, focus groups and responding to customer inquiries.
- Adhered to cash handling and reconciliation procedures to monitor and control cash and receipts.
Legal Secretary
Crittenden County Public Defender’s office
West Memphis, AR
05.2009 - 05.2014
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Scheduled and made appointments for Number attorneys.
- Supported attorneys during trials by efficiently coordinating exhibits, witness interviews, and other essential tasks.
- Enhanced attorney productivity with proficient management of case files and schedules.
- Developed strong relationships with court personnel to ensure smooth filing processes and adherence to regulations.
- Increased overall efficiency within the firm by streamlining workflows between departments using advanced organizational skills.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
Education
Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Mid-South Community College
West Memphis, AR05.2015
Associates Of Arts In General Education -
Mid-South Community College
West Memphis, AR05.2013
High school diploma -
Marion high school
05.2002
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Leadership
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Appointment Scheduling
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist/Interim Director
Forrest City Medical Center
02.2021 - 06.2024
Lead Respiratory Therapist
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 12.2020
Hostess Manager
Veanos Restaurant
08.2014 - 09.2015
Legal Secretary
Crittenden County Public Defender’s office
05.2009 - 05.2014
Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Mid-South Community College
Associates Of Arts In General Education -
Mid-South Community College
High school diploma -
Marion high school