Kristin Anderson
Summary
Adept at leading respiratory care teams at Grand Strand Medical Center HCA, I enhanced patient outcomes through expert airway management and continuous staff development. My strong clinical judgment and proficiency in aerosol therapy significantly contributed to interdisciplinary care planning, fostering a culture of excellence and collaborative patient care. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 30 + years of experience in inpatient healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.0
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
11.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex respiratory needs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning, providing ongoing education and training for staff members.
- Facilitated effective communication between interdisciplinary team members, promoting collaborative decision-making processes in patient care planning.
- Served as an expert resource for nursing staff on topics related to advanced airway management techniques.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Bassett Medical Center
03.2010 - 10.2016
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating seamless continuity of care.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees, sharing knowledge and experience to foster professional growth among staff members.
- Played an active role in emergency situations including intubations, resuscitations, and rapid response calls.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill patients.
- Utilized strong communication skills when coordinating with healthcare professionals from various disciplines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Respiratory Therapist
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
05.1996 - 03.2010
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
Education
Certificate - Respiratory Therapy
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NYSkills
- Aerosol Therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Clinical Documentation
- Airway Management
- Noninvasive Ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory Equipment Maintenance
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Patient care documentation
Timeline
Lead Respiratory Therapist
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
11.2016 - Current
Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Bassett Medical Center
03.2010 - 10.2016
Respiratory Therapist
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
05.1996 - 03.2010
Certificate - Respiratory Therapy
Mohawk Valley Community College
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