Zachary Kern
Springfield,Vermont
Summary
A highly experienced Respiratory Therapist with ~5 years of experience in managing and operating mechanical ventilators. Possesses excellent communication and collaboration skills, having successfully provided emergency care to patients while ensuring compliance with set standards. Committed to delivering patient satisfaction through effective airway management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Saint Johnsbury , VT
2023.09 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon , NH
2019.07 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill infants or children suffering from acute life-threatening conditions due to cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
- Assisted in training new respiratory therapists on the team, providing guidance as needed.
- Lead and supervised a team of respiratory therapists, ensuring all tasks were completed according to departmental standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT2019-06
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY2014-12
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Emergency medical care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Neonatal intensive care
- Airway Management
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
2023.09 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
2019.07 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Vermont Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Clarkson University
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP
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