Vanessa W. Krämer
Respiratory Care Pactitioner
Chicago,IL
Summary
Patient oriented, certified respiratory therapist with 5+ years of experience, 3 of which were as a traveler. I am experience in providing compassionate care to patients when working independently. And yet, I thrive when working in a positive team environment. I am interested in joining an organization that will allow me too, strengthening my skills and learning new ones.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Assessed and treated15 patients on average each shift.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
Nebraska Medicine
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
Regional West Medical Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Oakbend Medical Emergency Center
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with respiratory disorders.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
Thorek Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering prescribed respiratory therapy treatments and monitoring patient responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with respiratory disorders.
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
The Carlton At the Lake
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Malcolm X City College
Chicago, IL05.2018
Skills
- Airway care management
- Arterial blood gas collection/analyzation
- Artificial airways
- Bag/mask ventilation
- Bedside spirometry testing
- Breathing exercises
- Care verification
- Electrocardiography
- Extubation
- Intubation assistance
- Suctioning, nasal/oral
- 6MWT
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Ventilator Management
Certification
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, North Carolina
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
ACLS, PALS – 09/2024.
BLS 09/2025,
NRP 03/2026
Timeline
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
Nebraska Medicine
11.2022 - 02.2023
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
Regional West Medical Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Oakbend Medical Emergency Center
09.2021 - 10.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Thorek Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2021
RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
The Carlton At the Lake
09.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Malcolm X City College
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