SARAH KURTZ

• Pioneered the role of Charge/Facilitator Respiratory Therapist at Children's Hospital, demonstrating adaptability and leadership skills
• Labor & Delivery RT attending all High risk deliveries
• Qualified Neonatal Transport team member with and without MD's present
• Assess patient's illness and determine interventions and therapies needed to stabilize the patient for transport
• Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
• Provides life saving emergency interventions in high stress situations
• Played a pivotal role in achieving COPD certification from JCAHO, facilitating the organization and proofreading of documentation for surveyor inspection
• Served as COPD Educator/Coordinator ensuring comprehensive care for COPD patients beyond hospitalization through follow-up calls and coordination with medical offices and home care services
• Conducted Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training with hands-on simulations for certification for Dr, NP, RT, and RN
• Taught ventilator classes for nursing staff
• Acted as a liaison between physicians and interdisciplinary teams, including Respiratory Therapists, nurses, and leadership, facilitating seamless communication
• Educated patients and families about treatments and outcomes
• Updated protocols based on the latest clinical studies, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care
• Volunteered for the Respiratory Practice Council, contributing to departmental growth strategies and the implementation of new initiatives
• Spearheaded data entry processes for Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) results, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for physician review
• Updated current supply orders and equipment rentals for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), ensuring availability of essential resources
• Addressed patient concerns regarding hospital services, applying company's best practices to ensure satisfaction and resolution

RRT for adult, pediatric and ER.

• 276 Clinical Hour Respiatory Therapy Internship
• 288+ hours, ABG sampling and analysis, EKG, Basic PFT, Arterial puncture and line draw, Neonatal intubation

• Used autoclave, Prepared mediums such as agar, Spun plasma