Kimberly Powers
Renton,WA
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Multicare Mary Bridge
05.2010 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Transport Critical patients throughout the INW and PNW.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Valley Medical Center
06.2009 - 05.2012
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kootenai Medical
06.1999 - 06.2009
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06-2000
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Patient education
- Nitric oxide therapy
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Ventilator management
- Team collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- Airway management
- Transport Team
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Multicare Mary Bridge
05.2010 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Valley Medical Center
06.2009 - 05.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kootenai Medical
06.1999 - 06.2009
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Spokane Community College
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