Kylan Hooker
Cleveland,MS
Summary
New Grad Respiratory Therapist with over 2 years of clinical 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Respiratory Therapist
Hca
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Administered medically prescribed medications following policy and procedures under supervision of licensed respiratory therapists
- Evaluated and assessed patient respiratory health under supervision of respiratory therapist
- Disinfected respiratory equipment to minimize potential cross-contamination
- Tended to average of 10 patients each day ranging in age from 3 to 80
- Operated ventilators safely and effectively to optimize mechanical ventilation and minimize complications
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory equipment, including CPAP, BIPAP, Spirometry, MDI, Nebulizers, ect
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes
- Identified patient needs and desires and communicated to healthcare professionals
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage
- Administered medication and ventilatory support
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members
- Transcribed physicians' notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
Cashier
McDonald's
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
- Processed all sales transactions promptly to prevent long customer wait times
- Maintained high productivity by processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers
- Resolved customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
May 2024
Associate of Arts Pre - Occupational Therapy Studies
Coahoma Community College
May 2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Cleveland High School
May 2020
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Body mechanics competency
- Care plan management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Computer skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Teambuilding
- Collaboration
- Training & Development
- Outpatient care
- Drug administration trained
- Patient Advocacy
- Drug Administration Trained
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Flexible Schedule
- (RSI)- Rapid Sequence Intubation
- Problem Resolution
- People Skills
- Data Management
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Breathing treatment delivery
- Time management abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
Registered Care Practitioner (RCP)
Timeline
Student Respiratory Therapist
Hca
08.2018 - 12.2019
Cashier
McDonald's
08.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Associate of Arts Pre - Occupational Therapy Studies
Coahoma Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cleveland High School
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