Kristin Friday
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 18 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Charleston, South Carolina
07.2006 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, and other procedures.
- Instructed patients and families on the proper use of respiratory equipment, including oxygen therapy, ventilators, and aerosol therapy.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs, and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided, and changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Provided emergency care when required, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Reviewed current literature on respiratory disorders and treatments to update clinical skillset.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols, and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members, and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses, and support team members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Educated families on how a massive stroke post open heart surgery is a common outcome.
- Educated families on the ventilator and how much support it is offering. Helping them to understand when the patient is initiating each breath on their own and how many breaths are strictly from the machine.
- Set up the medication pump for delivery of Veletri and weaning the medication based on PA pressures.
- Spoke to the pharmacy about medications to give when ordered medication is unavailable.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Purdue University Global
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Infection Control
- Patient and family advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Patient care documentation
- Drug administration trained
- Treatment Plan Development
- Caring and Professional Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Roper St. Francis Hospital
07.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Purdue University Global
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