Tamara Kemp
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
10.2012 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Enhanced team efficiency with ongoing training sessions, elevating standard of respiratory care provided.
- Charge Therapist
- A lead preceptor
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 10.2012
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Provided respiratory support to include ventilator management to patients receiving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
- Attended high risk deliveries and provided treatment including assisting with intubation and surfactant administration.
- Pediatric Charge Therapist.
- In hospital transports of critical patients.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications, positive pressure treatments, and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Proper cleaning and set-up of ventilators and other equipment for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Conducted home oxygen and complex medical equipment setups
- 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.
- Pediatric Charge Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2006
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided care and ventilator management to patients post cardiac surgery/repair and patients on ECMO.
- Attended high risk deliveries and provided treatment including assisting with intubation and surfactant administration.
- In hospital transports of critical patients.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications, positive pressure treatments, and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NESkills
- Neonatal intensive care
- Emergency medical care
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clinical judgment
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient and family advocacy
- Reliability
- Professional Communication
- Adaptability
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- NRP
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
Affiliations
- AARC
Accomplishments
Acted on quality improvement committees: NICU Quality Patient Safety, Skin Care, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Unit Practice Council
Improvement of Preceptor Program and a lead preceptor
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Specialist
Children's Hospital Colorado
10.2012 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital
04.2006 - 10.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Metropolitan Community College
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