KEVIN B. BASS
Atlanta,GA
Summary
- I am seeking a position that will utilize my educational background and enhance my experience to establish and further develop my skills.
- Knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care including basic and advanced patient care assessment, and Departmental Management
- Ability to function in various critical care areas: Adult ICU, Cardiac, NICU, Trauma, Emergency Dept., LTAC, PICU, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Polysomnography and Home Care.
- Excellent clinical and leadership ability, team player, efficient learner, self-starter and motivator.
- Assertive and capable of managing administrative responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills verbal/written, possess interaction and relationship-building skills acquired through 36 years of experience and tenure.
- Driven to provide excellent customer service, and able to assess complex situations and formulate solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Lead/Staff RRT
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Establish appropriate measures for flexing of staff, and coordinate with other disciplines or clinicians for codes, rapids and intubations.
- Performs and establishes assigned duties for staffing in ICU with patients and application of specialty gases, such as Nitric/Heliox and weaning of those patient from mechanical ventilation
- Interact with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Evaluate patients for deficiencies and abnormalities through assessment for clinical medical decisions of response
- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and handle associated critical care duties.
- Follow established guidelines to comply with delivered services.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Respiratory Telemedicine Consulting and Education,
Pedi-Vent Solutions, LLC
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - Current
- Provides educational and consultative services to patients, families, and clinicians via location and telemedicine for appropriate continuity of care and the efficiency of response for those requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation in the pediatric population. www.pediventsolutions.com
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Therapist
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Provides Respiratory services for all areas of ICU and attends Code Met's for rapid responses to all areas for viability of patient care, transport of patients to MRI/CT/IR/OR via mechanical ventilation, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and make rounds with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners for the purpose of extending continuity of care for clinicians and patients.
Respiratory Shift Supervisor
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Coordinated staffing and placement relative to assignments through communication with assistant managers, attend rapid responses to all areas for viability of patient care, transport of patients to MRI/CT/IR/OR via mechanical ventilation, and make rounds with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners for the purpose of extending continuity of care for clinicians and patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge, GA
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided Respiratory Therapy services primarily in the NICU/Delivery and ER.
- Responded to all codes associated with the necessity of resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapist
Well Star Windy Hill
Marietta, GA
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Long term acute care (LTAC) provider of Respiratory Therapy services.
- Weaned patients from ventilators and assisted in downsizing the tracheostomy tubes to use of a passy-muir valve and buttoning to ultimate stoma level.
Owner/operator and provider
Family Healthcare, LLC
Fayetteville, GA
10.2010 - 03.2014
- Provide of durable medical equipment services for patients in need of Respiratory Therapy services in the home setting.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care, Perry Hospital
Perry, GA
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Provision of Respiratory Therapy services in all area of ICU, ER, and floors.
Respiratory Care Professional
St. Mary's Hospital
Athens, GA
04.2006 - 01.2008
- Provision of Respiratory Therapy services in all area of ICU, ER, and floors.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care, Taylor Regional Medical Center
Hawkinsville, GA
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Provision of Respiratory Therapy services in all area of ICU, ER, and floors.
Respiratory Care Professional
Regency Hospital of Central Georgia
Macon, GA
04.2004 - 03.2006
- Long term acute care (LTAC) provider of Respiratory Therapy services.
- Weaned patients from ventilators and assisted in downsizing the tracheostomy tubes to use of a passy-muir valve and buttoning to ultimate stoma level.
Respiratory Therapy Consultant
Macon Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Macon, GA
07.2005 - 01.2006
- Acted in the role of a Respiratory Therapy consultant and education provider for nurses.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care, South Fulton Medical Center
East Point, GA
02.2003 - 04.2004
- Provision of Respiratory Therapy services in all area of ICU, ER, and floors.
Education
Advanced Cardiac Life Support -
American Heart Association
03-2026
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12-2024
Pediatric Advanced Life Support -
American Heart Association
06.2024
Neonatal Resuscitation Program -
American Heart ASSOCIATION
04.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
NBRC
10.2006
Respiratory Therapy (Certification)
California College Of Health Sciences
1991
Basic Entry Level Program - Polysomnography(Crash Course)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL1988
Skills
- Quick learner
- Client-focused
- Time management skills
- Proficiency
- Results-oriented
- Training and development
- Excellent communication
- Positive learning process
- Contract negotiation/review/drafting
Affiliations
Golden Key International Honour Society 2018
American Association of Respiratory Care 1995
National Board of Respiratory Care 1992
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Lead/Staff RRT
Northside Hospital Atlanta
07.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Therapist
Emory Healthcare
06.2018 - 01.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Henry Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2018
Respiratory Telemedicine Consulting and Education,
Pedi-Vent Solutions, LLC
06.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Well Star Windy Hill
03.2015 - 12.2015
Owner/operator and provider
Family Healthcare, LLC
10.2010 - 03.2014
Respiratory Shift Supervisor
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc
08.2007 - 05.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care, Perry Hospital
03.2007 - 01.2009
Respiratory Care Professional
St. Mary's Hospital
04.2006 - 01.2008
Respiratory Therapy Consultant
Macon Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
07.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care, Taylor Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 08.2006
Respiratory Care Professional
Regency Hospital of Central Georgia
04.2004 - 03.2006
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care, South Fulton Medical Center
02.2003 - 04.2004
Advanced Cardiac Life Support -
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Midwestern State University
Pediatric Advanced Life Support -
American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program -
American Heart ASSOCIATION
Registered Respiratory Therapist
NBRC
Respiratory Therapy (Certification)
California College Of Health Sciences
Basic Entry Level Program - Polysomnography(Crash Course)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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