Louralee King
Olathe
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Stormont Vail Health
06.2021 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Technician
Stormont Vail Health
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Phlebotomist
Stormont Vail Health
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Phlebotomist
Geary Community Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS05-2021
Skills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Drug administration trained
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment cleaning
- Verbal and written communication
- Tracheostomy care
- Blood gas analysis
- Ventilator management
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Stormont Vail Health
06.2021 - 03.2023
Respiratory Technician
Stormont Vail Health
12.2020 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist
Stormont Vail Health
06.2019 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist
Geary Community Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka
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