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Kimberly Schuman

Senior Respiratory Therapist
Dacula,GA

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 29 years of experience in Adult 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. Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 29-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in respiratory care paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Excellent team leader with experience implementing team assignments to maintain work flow.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Respiratory Therapist

Emory Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.1993 - Current

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
07.1990 - 09.1992

Skills

Professional bedside manner

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Timeline

Senior Respiratory Therapist

Emory Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Emory University Hospital
01.1993 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Gwinnett Technical College
07.1990 - 09.1992
Kimberly SchumanSenior Respiratory Therapist