Savannah Kangas RRT
Tampa
Summary
Compassionate Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in critical care and patient education. Expertise in optimizing patient care strategies and delivering aerosol therapy, leading to improved respiratory health management and patient empowerment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown
06.2022 - Current
- Configured mechanical ventilators in critical care settings. and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques, empowering them to effectively manage their conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care strategies, resulting in improved treatment outcomes.
Respiratory Therapy Student
WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered aerosolized medication treatments, including bronchodilators and antibiotics, to alleviate respiratory distress.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated significant changes to supervisors to ensure timely intervention.
- Educated patients on respiratory health and therapy techniques to enhance understanding of treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-2022
Skills
- Mechanical ventilator management
- Ventilator configuration
- Aerosol therapy administration
- Patient condition assessment
- Patient care optimization
- Critical care collaboration
- Respiratory education
Certification
- Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (2023)
- ACLS Certified (2022-present)
- BLS Certified (2021- present)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Allegany College of Maryland