Kimberly Blount
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with several years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
07.2003 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated ventilators and other respiratory equipment routinely.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical respiratory support.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, AL
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted therapies as needed.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated ventilators and other respiratory equipment routinely.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical respiratory support.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practices.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center
Montgomery, AL
08.1999 - 07.2003
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapy as needed based on clinical assessments.
- Participated in continuing education activities to remain current with advances in respiratory care technology and best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided using electronic health record software programs.
- Administered aerosolized medications in the form of nebulizers, inhalers and other devices.
- Assisted physicians with bronchoscopies and intubations as needed.
- Developed protocols for ventilator weaning for mechanically ventilated patients based on clinical evidence.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health
Dothan, AL
04.1998 - 04.1999
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments under physician supervision.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Administered aerosolized medications and other treatments via nebulizers or inhalers to improve patient's breathing patterns.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL 08.1992 - 08.1998
Abbeville Christian Academy
Abbeville , AlSkills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory care education
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Effective communication
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Oxygen therapy
- Non-invasive ventilation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
East Alabama Medical Center
07.2003 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Medical Center
08.1999 - 07.2003
Student Respiratory Therapist
Southeast Health
04.1998 - 04.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
George C Wallace Community College
08.1992 - 08.1998
Abbeville Christian Academy