Kirsten Lunsford
Fairfield
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong skills in patient assessment and respiratory therapy techniques. Experienced in emergency response and collaboration with healthcare teams, focused on improving patient care and outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kettering Health
Hamilton
03.2025 - Current
- Develop care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and handle associated critical care duties.
- Document patient progress and treatment plans in electronic health records accurately.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati
05.2024 - Current
- Manage mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings.
- Provide therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda North Hospital
Montgomery
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Administered respiratory therapies under student license.
- Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs during treatments.
- Educated patients on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques.
Dispatch
Butler County Sheriff Office
Hamilton
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Dispatched officers.
- Filed paperwork for protection orders, warrants, missing people, and stolen items.
- Conducted background checks.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Developing treatment plans
- Respiratory therapy techniques
- Critical care management
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
- Patient education
- Ethics and professionalism
Certification
RRT
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kettering Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Student Respiratory Therapist
Bethesda North Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
Dispatch
Butler County Sheriff Office
11.2018 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College