Kevin Gunter
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 28 years of experience in the healthcare setting. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cartersville Medical Center
03.2011 - Current
- Facilitated the setup and use of bubble cpap,high flow oxygen to the neonatal population.
- Performed adult,pediatric and neonatal intubations.
- Placed arterial lines in the adult population.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
09.2007 - Current
- Worked in there level 3 NICU facilitating RT education to help with better outcomes in neonatal term and preterm babies.
- Instituted Bubble CPAP in the delivery room to help facilitate better outcomes in regards to neonatal lung development.
- Adult ECMO Certification
- Performed both adult,pediatric and neonatal intubations.
- Performed arterial line placement in the adult population.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
09.1998 - 09.2007
- Member of both the pediatric,neonatal ground and flight transport teams.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and pediatric,neonatal intubations.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.1996 - 09.1998
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
04.1995 - 03.1996
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT02.1995
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Physical Assessment
- Ventilator Management
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Nitric Oxide Handling
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Arterial Line Placement
- Emergency Medical Care
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cartersville Medical Center
03.2011 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
09.2007 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
09.1998 - 09.2007
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.1996 - 09.1998
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt Medical Center
04.1995 - 03.1996
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
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