Kristy Yowell

• Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and CPT treatments to improve breathing.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and neonatal patients.
• Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
• Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
• Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes.
• Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
• Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
• Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.

• 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.
• Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
• Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
• Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
• Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
• Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
• Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
• Provided emergency care to patients.
• Team Lead helps to coordinate assignments for day and facilitate needs of that day.
• Work in the NICU, ER, and ICU.
• Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
• Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.

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• Respiratory critical care experience, Neonate to Geriatric
• Emergency department and ICU experience in Cardio, Neuro, Burn, and Surgical, Neonatal ICU, Advanced/Conventional ventilator modality
• Intubation, Airway management (Tracheostomy/ETT), Arterial line, cardiopulmonary procedures, ECMO, and nitric therapy.
• All forms of Cardiopulmonary support management, great communication skills with Physicians and nursing staff when coordinating patient care.
• Coordinating and actively participating in Wean Team/Pulmonary Rounds and maintain direct line of communication with pulmonary physicians to facilitate/implement and routinely monitor weaning
patients from mechanical ventilation.
• Fill in team lead in Respiratory Therapy Department includes staff interviews, orientation, employee training, and student precepting.