Kenzie Mitchell
Summary
Adept at optimizing ventilation strategies and enhancing patient outcomes, my tenure at Cleveland Clinic showcased my expertise in critical care areas and my commitment to ethics and professionalism. I excelled in mentoring staff and improving ventilation efficacy, contributing significantly to the critical care team's success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
06.2021 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- 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 by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and encouraging professional growth opportunities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities staying current with best practices and advancements within the respiratory therapy field.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL05-2021
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Critical Care/ICU
- Aerosol therapy
- Bronchial hygiene
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Emergency management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ethics and professionalism
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Accomplishments
- Achieved several caregiver awards by completing critical care management with accuracy and efficiency.
- Out of the entire organization I was nominated for a clinical excellence award within my first 3 months of becoming a RRT.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Gulf Coast State College
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