Keltsey Gray
Nicholls,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering a 3 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Compassionate and detail-oriented and committed to helping my patients improve their quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bacon County Hospital
Alma, GA
09.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Coffee Regional Medical Center
Nicholls, GA
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross, GA12.2019
Skills
- Outpatient Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Arterial Punctures
- Patient Health Information Access
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Care Plan Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Equipment Cleaning
- Physical Assessment
- Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus
- Ventilation Management
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Safety Procedures
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Airway Management
- Breathing Exercises
- Respiratory Failure
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Acute Illness
Education
Waycross, GA
Certification
BLS,ACLS
Skills
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Patient Care Documentation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Floor Assignments
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Tracheostomy Care
Contact
Nicholls, GA 31554
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Bacon County Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Coffee Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Coastal Pines Technical College