Khristie Baker
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Registered respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist
Alliance Homecare Equipment
01.2020 - Current
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Set up patients with sleep aid devices such as CPAP and BIPAP
Respiratory Therapist
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
UACCH
Hope, AR05.2005
High School Diploma -
Emerson High School
Emerson, AR05.1993
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment Setup
- Caring Bedside Manner
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Alliance Homecare Equipment
01.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
09.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
UACCH
High School Diploma -
Emerson High School
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