Kristie Whitley
Arab,Al
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 25 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
08.2016 - Current
PFT's
MDI instruction
Nebulizer instruction
Patient education
Cpap and Bipap
Mask fittings
Flu and pneumonia shots
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Med South Incorporated
11.2013 - 08.2016
Trilogy
Vent setups
Oxygen setups
Suction setup
Cough Assist
MDI instruction
Nebulizer instruction
Cpap and Bipap setups
Mask fittings
Patient and family education
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
Cullman, AL
01.2013 - 11.2013
Ventilators,
ABG's
Cpap/Bipap
Nebulizer treatments
MDI's
EKG's
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Centrad Healthcare
Huntsville, AL
05.2009 - 03.2012
Cpap and Bipap setups
Mask fittings
Oxygen setups
Suction setup
Patient and family education
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Marshall Medical Center North
Guntersville, AL
03.2005 - 06.2009
ABG's
Ventilators
MDI instruction
Nebulizers
EKG's
Respiratory Therapist
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, AL
10.1997 - 08.2000
- Ventilators,
- MDI instruction,
- Nebulizer instruction
- ABG's
- EKG's
- Stress testing,
- Data entry and documentation
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
Education
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
2006
Hanceville, Al Certificate in Medical Coding and Reimbursement Management - Medical coding
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL1996
High School Diploma - undefined
J.B. Pennington High School
1990
High School Diploma - Health Education
Blount County Vocational School
Cleveland, AL1990
Skills
- ACLS
- BCLS
- Pulmonary Function testing
- EKG's
- Stress testing
- Vital signs
- Data entry
- EKG's
- Marketing
- Medical Coding
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
COPD certification
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Pulmonary and Sleep Associates of Huntsville
08.2016 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Med South Incorporated
11.2013 - 08.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cullman Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2013
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Centrad Healthcare
05.2009 - 03.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Marshall Medical Center North
03.2005 - 06.2009
Respiratory Therapist
Crestwood Medical Center
10.1997 - 08.2000
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, Al Certificate in Medical Coding and Reimbursement Management - Medical coding
Wallace State Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
J.B. Pennington High School
High School Diploma - Health Education
Blount County Vocational School