Kortney Rea
Dayton,OH
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with strong patient assessment and mechanical ventilation skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and educate families on respiratory care techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Educated families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes accurately in records.
- Responded to emergency situations with appropriate interventions quickly.
- Assisted in training new staff on protocols and procedures.
Clinical Assistant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Liberty Township, OH
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared patient rooms to ensure readiness for timely patient care
- Placed leads on patients for sleep studies under supervision of RT or sleep technician to facilitate accurate monitoring
- Collaborated with RT/sleep technician to verify functionality of equipment for optimal patient testing
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer
Richmond, IN
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Processed prescriptions accurately and timely for patients at retail pharmacy.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing medication inventory and stock levels.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Handled insurance claims and resolved billing inquiries for customers.
- Monitored prescription expiration dates and managed product returns efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pharmacy work areas and equipment.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and software systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2024
High School Diploma -
National Trail High School
New Paris, OH05-2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Ventilator management
- Equipment calibration
- Patient education
- Collaboration with healthcare team
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS - Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Dayton Children's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Assistant
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
12.2022 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer
07.2019 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
National Trail High School