Kendyl Lanowitz

Kernersville

Summary

Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Kindred Hospital, excelling in airway management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance lung function through effective ventilator management and emergency response. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and promoting self-care practices. Offering foundation in healthcare principles with commitment to learning and growing in the respiratory care field.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Hospital

08.2022 - Current

Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Managed mechanical ventilators and tracheostomy tubes to deliver airway management.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and tracheostomy tube management, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
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.

Education

B.S. Respiratory Therapy

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN

05-2022

Skills

Airway management
Tracheostomy care and management
Arterial blood gas analysis
Respiratory equipment setup
Vela Diamond and Hamilton Ventilator management

V60 BiPAP management
Patient education
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Medication administration
Bronchial hygiene techniques