Kendra Vaughn
Buda,TX
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with congenital lung conditions, asthma and traumatic pulmonary conditions requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education and judicious use of humor. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dell Children's Medical Center
2023.07 - Current
- Participated in the care of pediatric patients in the PICU, Emergency department, and floors.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.2023
Skills
- Patient Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Endotracheal intubation
- Patient Advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Team Collaboration
- Dosage Calculation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dell Children's Medical Center
2023.07 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Victoria College
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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