Kimberly Mills
Summary
To pursue employment in the areas leading hospital. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 9 years of experience in acute healthcare settings. 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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Respiratory Therapist/Charge Therapist
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Provides education to patient and family about treatment and disease process
- Administers proper medications, uses equipment safely, and performs treatments per hospital protocol
- Assesses patient and response to treatment and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcome
- Implements both invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostics modalities per hospital and departmental policy and procedure
- Performs handoff of care and records patient information in patient health record
- Serves as a preceptor to students and new hires
- Employs technical knowledge as a core member of MICU staff to discuss cardiopulmonary status and treatment options with physician
- Performed duties as Charge Therapist assessing patient acuity, ensuring proper staffing levels, and serving as a hospital respiratory resource
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Nuclear Security Supervisor
G4S Secure Solutions
Jensen Beach, FL
07.2011 - 07.2016
- Responsible for supervision and development of direct reports
- Used multi-channel communication
- Received and responded to emergency and non-emergency calls from client employees, outside vendors, law enforcement, and the security force via telephone, automated alarm monitoring and radio systems
- Processed and evaluated information received from all available sources and responded with the appropriate communication and dispatch procedures.
Respiratory Specialist (68V)
U.S. Army Reserve Command
07.2007 - 01.2012
- Examined and treated emergency or battlefield patients
- Interviewed and recorded patient medical histories
- Prepared blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Kept health records and clinical files up to date.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Maintained proficiency in tactical planning options and convoy defense techniques.
- Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
- Ensured mission success by effectively prioritizing tasks based on shifting requirements during high-tempo operations periods.
- Expedited cargo loading/unloading processes through streamlined organization techniques that maximized available space in transport vehicles.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care -
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Kettering, OH07.2019
High School Diploma -
Hobe Sound Christian Academy
Hobe Sound, FL05.1994
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Leadership and supervision
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Airway Management Proficiency
- Nitric Oxide Administration
- Advanced Ventilator Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Additional Information
Core RRT in the MICU at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Timeline
Senior Respiratory Therapist/Charge Therapist
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2024
Nuclear Security Supervisor
G4S Secure Solutions
07.2011 - 07.2016
Respiratory Specialist (68V)
U.S. Army Reserve Command
07.2007 - 01.2012
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2003 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care -
Kettering College of Medical Arts
High School Diploma -
Hobe Sound Christian Academy
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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