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Kristin Pack

Montgomery

Summary

Priority-driven Clinic Supervisor proudly offering over 25 years' experience. Patient care experience with neonates to geriatric. ICU and floor experience. Energetic professional committed to working hard to ensure that patients receive courteous service. Promoting proactive planning and organizational skills. Focused on promoting the highest standards of service when developing training programs, policies, and procedures.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist, PFT and Pulmonary Rehab

HCA Conroe Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated and enrolled patients into Pulmonary Rehab program.
  • Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans accordingly to ensure optimal results.
  • Assessment, education, and exercise therapy for pulmonary patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
  • Performed pulmonary function tests and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families regarding test results and implications for treatment planning.
  • Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, resulting in increased referrals and a growing patient base for the facility''s pulmonary services division.

Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Evaluated and enrolled patients into Telehealth Pulmonary Rehab Program
  • Weekly assessment, education, and exercise therapy for pulmonary patient
  • Educate patients on their pulmonary disease process and interventions to decrease hospital admissions due to exacerbation.
  • Develop individual exercise plans to improve patients’ strength and endurance.
  • Educate patients on proper use and delivery of respiratory medication.

District Clinical Manager

Lincare LTC and Vent Services
08.2011 - 01.2023
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
  • Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
  • Managed clinical operations and procedures and enforced adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
  • Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions, and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.

NICU Therapist

Christus Health
06.2007 - 05.2011
  • Attended high risk deliveries, transport of critical and non-critical neonates.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators, HFOV, CPAP and HFNC. and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted arterial blood gas.
  • Worked on transport team to provide transport of critical and non-critical neonates.

Respiratory Therapist

Family Medical Supply
07.2005 - 05.2007
  • Family medical supply Provide home patients with respiratory equipment to include oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP, cough assist.
  • Setup and educated patients on home equipment.
  • Ordered and maintained supplies and equipment.
  • In-service physicians and staff on available home equipment.
  • Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.

NICU Respiratory Therapist

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
07.2002 - 10.2006
  • Attended high risk deliveries, transport of critical and non-critical neonates.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators, HFOV, CPAP and HFNC. and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
  • Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted arterial blood gas.

NICU Respiratory Therapist

Women’s Hospital of Greensboro
05.2000 - 07.2002
  • Attended high risk deliveries, transport of critical and non-critical neonates.
  • Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC
05-2000

Bachelor of Science - Business/Healthcare Administration

WGU
Salt Lake City, UT
02-2023

Skills

  • Training and mentoring

  • Staff development

  • Patient Care and Education

  • Supervisory experience

  • Complying with regulatory guidelines

  • Clinical education

  • Arterial blood gas analysis

  • Respiratory equipment setup

  • Team collaboration

  • Pulmonary rehabilitation

  • Pulmonary function testing

  • Tracheostomy care

  • Airway management

Certification

  • Texas RCP00070243
  • BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS
  • AACVPR Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist, PFT and Pulmonary Rehab

HCA Conroe Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023

District Clinical Manager

Lincare LTC and Vent Services
08.2011 - 01.2023

NICU Therapist

Christus Health
06.2007 - 05.2011

Respiratory Therapist

Family Medical Supply
07.2005 - 05.2007

NICU Respiratory Therapist

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
07.2002 - 10.2006

NICU Respiratory Therapist

Women’s Hospital of Greensboro
05.2000 - 07.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Sandhills Community College

Bachelor of Science - Business/Healthcare Administration

WGU

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