Krystal Ramsey MBA, RRT-NPS
McDonough,GA
Summary
A proactive leader and team player with a high performance organization that allows me to utilize my strengths in leadership, education,planning, organizing, decision making, and problem solving. This will enhance productivity, quality assurance, and customer service for the organization.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Attend hight risk deliveries and c-sections
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition and areas for improvement.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHOA- Scottish Rite
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Attend high risk deliveries and c-setions
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 03.2017
- Relief Charge
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Subject Matter Expert/Peer Reviewer
Elsevier; Mosby's Skills
05.2011 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with senior management and business line management to identify and prioritize new concepts for development and launch.
- Developed business cases, presentations and reports for senior management.
- Documented client progress through case notes and documentation.
- Designed and prepared technical reports, studies and related documentation.
- Provided customer and network administration services such as passwords, electronic mail accounts and troubleshooting.
- Maintained problem tracking system and ran diagnostic software to verify properly operating equipment.
Director of Respiratory Therapy/ Instructor
Corinthian Colleges
05.2006 - 12.2006
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently of the Respiratory Department
- Educator, teaching Respiratory fundamentals, equipment
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.2000 - 12.2006
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- 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.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.1999 - 12.2000
- ER-Trauma/ LifeFlight therapist
- SICU/ Transplant unit dedicated Therapist
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Systems
Keller Graduate School of Management
Atlanta, GA05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Care Science
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08.1999
Skills
- Peer/ New Employee Mentor/ Clinical Leadership
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- BLS certified
- NRP certified
- Pals certified
- STABLE instructor
- Georgia Licensed RRT
- AARC/ NBRC member
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Timeline
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
CHOA- Scottish Rite
08.2022 - 11.2022
NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2022
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2017
Subject Matter Expert/Peer Reviewer
Elsevier; Mosby's Skills
05.2011 - 07.2014
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2008 - 03.2017
Director of Respiratory Therapy/ Instructor
Corinthian Colleges
05.2006 - 12.2006
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.2000 - 12.2006
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.1999 - 12.2000
MBA - Healthcare Systems
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Care Science
Tennessee State University
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