KIMBERLY SMITH
Charlotte
Summary
Highly skilled registered respiratory therapist with broad experience in managing patients with diverse respiratory diseases. Strengths include comprehensive knowledge of respiratory care procedures, adeptness in patient assessment and ventilation management, and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Previous roles reflect significant contributions towards improving patient outcomes through delivery of quality respiratory care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main
Charlotte
08.2016 - Current
- Initiates, monitors and manages invasive and non-invasive ventilators.
- Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
- Assists interventional pulmonologist in performing complex procedures such as flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, robotic navigational bronchoscopy, thoracentesis & pleurx catheter placement.
- Proficient in advanced airway management.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop patient care plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to deliver excellent patient care.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation in EMR
Respiratory Therapist
Duke University Hospital
Durham
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Travel assignment
Respiratory Therapist
Emory Midtown Hospital
Atlanta
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Travel assignment
Respiratory Therapist
Wesley Long Hospital
Greensboro
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Initiates, monitors and manages invasive and non-invasive ventilators.
- Obtains, processes & interprets blood gases.
- Performs arterial line insertion independently.
- Performs lung expansion and mucous clearance therapies.
- Monitors and maintains department supply levels/equipment.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Greensboro, NC12.2008
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Patient education
- Blood gas interpretation
- Emergency care
- Patient assessment
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Problem solving
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
Employee of the year 2023
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Duke University Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Emory Midtown Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main
08.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Wesley Long Hospital
10.2014 - 08.2016
Associate in Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Rockingham Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University