Kristie Edens
Respiratory Therapist
Kearney,NE
Summary
Registered respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist/Assistant Manager
Frontier Home Medical
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Activities Director
Broken Bow Care And Rehab
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Educated patients on use of various home respiratory PAP devices
- collaborated with physicians and patients to ensure compliance and effectiveness of PAP devices
- Educated patients on use of home ventilators and maintained records
Director of Cardiopulmonary
Melham Medical Center
05.2005 - 06.2014
- Maintained collaborative liaison with other areas of health care management and helped implement cross-functional quality and utilization initiatives.
- Assumed overall responsibility for patients receiving care in cardiopulmonary medical center.
- Created treatment plans in collaboration with patients and educated and advised team on cardiopulmonary issues.
- Developed and managed medical center goals, objectives and budgets.
- Screened, interviewed and evaluated credentials of healthcare providers and made final hiring decisions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Education
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Immanuel Medical Center Respiratory Therapy School
Omaha, NESkills
- Infection Control
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Spirometer Reading
- Diagnostic Tools
- Dosage Calculation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Relationship Building
- Physical Assessments
- Patient Education
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NBRC RRT
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist/Assistant Manager
Frontier Home Medical
05.2018 - 09.2023
Activities Director
Broken Bow Care And Rehab
08.2015 - 04.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
10.2014 - 07.2015
Director of Cardiopulmonary
Melham Medical Center
05.2005 - 06.2014
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Immanuel Medical Center Respiratory Therapy School
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