Kimberly Wood
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in mechanical ventilation and critical care management. Demonstrated leadership in team settings, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering strong relationships within healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UVA Health
Charlottesville, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with varying medical conditions in the MICU of a 800+ bed teaching hospital.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Team Leader
CoxHealth
Branson, Missouri
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Led a team of registered respiratory therapists.
- Provided patient care in acute hospital settings, including ICU and Emergency Department.
- Conducted diagnostic testing and assessments for respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Monitored and maintained therapeutic equipment, ensuring calibration and quality control.
- Administered respiratory treatments using oxygen and humidified air devices.
- Delivered non-invasive therapies, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment.
- Educated patients on proper usage of medications and respiratory equipment.
Marketing And Business Development Coordinator
Ozarks Healthcare
West Plains, Missouri
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with physicians and their practices.
- Elicited information that will contribute to the organizational goal of Service Excellence and fiscal survival.
- Served as an integral part of the marketing team, working together to position the organization as the leader in the delivery of quality healthcare services throughout the market region.
- Served as a key representative of the organization and its leadership, managing critical conversations and ongoing relationships that generate trust and ultimately referral opportunities for the health care system.
- Developed OZH Medical Group marketing pieces including website, digital presence, handouts, and other PR pieces.
- Demonstrated OZH's mission, vision, values, and standards at all times.
Provider Relations / Marketing Specialist
Three Rivers Hospice
West Plains, MO
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Led Marketing for the West Plains Three Rivers Hospice office. Was responsible for setting specific objectives to develop a cohesive and profitable marketing strategy for the hospice agency. Involved a variety of tasks and innovative ideas to achieve business targets such as increasing our market share and ensuring brand consistency.
- Responsibilities
- Set specific marketing goals
- Designed and implement marketing strategies aligned with business targets
- Analyzed sales and marketing metrics - was consistently a top performer in the system.
- Researched the market to identify new opportunities
- Generate innovative ideas to promote our brand and our products
- Ensured brand consistency through all marketing channels
- Used customer feedback to ensure client satisfaction
- Liaise with internal teams and ensure brand consistency
Marketing Coordinator
Heraeus Medical Components
Yardley, Pennsylvania
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordinated marketing campaigns across multiple channels to enhance brand visibility.
- Managed social media accounts to engage with target audiences effectively.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform marketing strategies.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align marketing efforts with business objectives.
- Maintained project timelines and budgets for ongoing marketing initiatives.
- Supported the creation of content for newsletters and email campaigns to reach customers.
- Assisted in developing content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
Marketing & Business Development Coordinator
Ozarks Healthcare
West Plains, Missouri
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with physicians and their practices.
- Elicited information which will contribute to the organizational goal of Service Excellence and fiscal survival.
- Served as an integral part of the marketing team, working together to position the organization as the leader in the delivery of quality healthcare services throughout the market region.
- Served as a key representative of the organization and its leadership, managing critical conversations and ongoing relationships that generate trust and ultimately referral opportunities for the health care system.
- Developed OZH Medical Group marketing pieces including website, digital presence, handouts and other PR pieces.
- Demonstrated OZH's mission, vision, values and standards at all times.
Digital and Media Relations Specialist
Digital and Media Relations Specialist
West Plains, MO
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Responsible for promoting Ozarks Medical Center, its specialty services and providers through traditional media outlets as well as in the digital space.
- Drafts news releases and feature articles
- Award-winning copywriting
- Manages all social media outlets
- Manages current website as well as redesign in progress
- Managing $150,000 digital marketing budget
- Website traffic averaging 10% increase month over month
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fulton County Hospital
Salem, AR
05.2010 - 12.2014
- Functioned under the direction of the Medical Staff to achieve therapeutic outcomes on the patient population assigned.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernards Healthcare
Jonesboro, Arkansas
01.2010 - 01.2012
- At a 225 bed hospital, functioned under the direction of the medical staff to achieve therapeutic outcomes on the patient population assigned.
Education
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Care Therapy/ Therapist
Missouri State University-West Plains
West Plains, MO05-2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration, Marketing
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05-1987
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Mechanical ventilation
- Team leadership
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
- Critical care management
Certification
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Accomplishments
- Interacted with Physicians, peers, and co-workers to formulate a plan of care for each patient.
- Provided appropriate assessment of the patient, diagnostic information and therapeutic interventions.
- Assignment to adult medical/surgical, swing bed, and emergency care areas.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UVA Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Team Leader
CoxHealth
10.2023 - 03.2025
Marketing And Business Development Coordinator
Ozarks Healthcare
10.2022 - 09.2023
Provider Relations / Marketing Specialist
Three Rivers Hospice
04.2022 - 10.2022
Marketing Coordinator
Heraeus Medical Components
11.2021 - 04.2022
Marketing & Business Development Coordinator
Ozarks Healthcare
10.2020 - 11.2021
Digital and Media Relations Specialist
Digital and Media Relations Specialist
09.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fulton County Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2014
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Bernards Healthcare
01.2010 - 01.2012
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Care Therapy/ Therapist
Missouri State University-West Plains
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration, Marketing
Plymouth State University
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