Kristina Cox
Sandy,OR
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise at Lincare in optimizing respiratory equipment setup and enhancing patient education. Skilled in patient care documentation and maintaining compliance with safety standards, I successfully implemented process improvements that increased therapy delivery efficiency, ensuring superior patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Lincare
Portland, OR
08.2019 - Current
- Setup respiratory equipment based on physician orders.
- Operated and maintained mechanical ventilators non invasive/ invasive ventilators.
- Guided patients and families on the correct use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to facilitate seamless transitions from hospital to home care for patients.
- Maintained patient records while strictly following HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Evaluated equipment performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in therapy delivery workflows.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mount Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06.2017
Skills
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care documentation
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Lincare
08.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mount Hood Community College