Kendall Schlagel
Yakima ,WA
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 6 years of excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills. Compassionate and detail-oriented, committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital
Yakima, WA
06.2018 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Attend and assess patients in the NICU during scheduled care times for patients on respiratory support such as mechanical ventilation and bubble CPAP
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Protocols
- Ventilator Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- High-Flow Oxygen Therapies
- Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Management of Neonatal Bubble CPAP
- Attend High Risk Birth/C-sections
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as intubations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prosser Memorial Health
Prosser, WA
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- 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.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Emergency Room Intubation assist
- Attend High Risk Birth/C-sections
- Respiratory Protocols
- Oxygen Therapy
- High-Flow Oxygen Therapies
- Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilator
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR02-2018
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Ventilator Management
- High-Flow Oxygen Therapies
- Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prosser Memorial Health
04.2018 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Concorde Career College
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