Kirk Stephens
EPSOM,NH
Summary
Proven Respiratory Therapist with a robust background at Northern Arizona Health Care, excelling in airway management and patient education. Demonstrated success in optimizing oxygenation strategies and reducing mucus-related complications, enhancing patient recovery rates. Skilled in arterial blood gas analysis and emergency response, showcasing exceptional technical proficiency and compassionate patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Arizona Health Care,
04.1999 - 05.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Pulmonary Function Technologist, performed outpatient and Inpatient Pulmonary function testing
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
New Hampshire Technical College
Claremont, NH05.1991
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Bronchial Hygiene Techniques
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Equipment Setup
- Treatment Administration
- Intubation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Spirometer reading
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- CPR/AED
- Initial Trauma Life Support
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- CPFT - Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner State of New Hampshire
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Northern Arizona Health Care,
04.1999 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
New Hampshire Technical College
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