Korene Smalarz
Orland Park,IL
Summary
To provide care and comfort for those in need of cardio-pulmonary support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments based on clinical assessments and responses.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize respiratory therapy techniques and reduce complications.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Prime Agency
Chicago, IL, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Worked at Roseland Hospital in Chicago from January 2023 as a PRN position
- Educated and treated patients with respiratory issues
- Ventilator Management which included setting up and assistion in intubations, oral care and trach care
- Inhalation therapy, oxygen rounds and 6 minute walks to determine home oxygen usage
Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL, USA
07.2004 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatments based on clinical assessments and responses.
- Facilitated patient and family education on respiratory health management and equipment utilization.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize respiratory therapy techniques and reduce complications.
- 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.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
Respiratory Therapist
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL, USA
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
- Provided respiratory care support to patients and families on proper use
Education
Respiratory Therapist
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05.2005
Skills
Worked with the adult population
Worked with the neonatal and pediatric population
Worked in the pulmonary function lab
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, 2025-09-01
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in State of Illinois, 2025-10-01
- NRP Certification, 2025-04-01
- BLS Certification, 2024-06-01
- ACLS Certification, 2025-06-01
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Loyola University Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Prime Agency
01.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2022 - 09.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Palos Hospital
07.2004 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Moraine Valley Community College