Kathleen Chandarath
Great Lakes,IL
Summary
Experienced and versatile respiratory therapist with a background in adult ICU, Emergency Room, Cardiac ICU, general floor, and Special Care Nursery/NICU. Exceptional organizational skills, commitment to patient care, and stellar work ethic. Certified respiratory professional skilled in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with respiratory issues. Problem-solver with excellent communication abilities, able to establish rapport with patients and build trust effortlessly. Collaborative team player excelling in educating both patients and colleagues on respiratory treatment protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated and delivered high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in ICU, general floor, and Special Care Nursery
- Performed diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and monitored patients receiving mechanical ventilation and noninvasive therapy
- Placed patients on CPAP and NIPPV in Special Care Nursery
- Administered aerosol therapy, humidity, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary secretion therapy
- Assisted in CPR, emergency intubation, and bronchoscopies
- Collected and analyzed arterial blood gas samples
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans
- Provided patient education on respiratory conditions and treatment options
- Ensured compliance with state and specialty standards of practice for respiratory therapy.
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Coordinated and delivered high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in the ICU, Cardiac ICU, and general medical floor for adult patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases
- Performed diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, including managing ventilator patients and patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation
- Assisted in CPR, emergency intubation, and collected and analyzed blood gas samples
- Managed bipaps and ventilators, performed weaning protocols, provided trach care, and administered general respiratory therapy procedures
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to manage patient care and assist with medical procedures
- Monitored patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, ensuring optimal respiratory therapy outcomes
Education
Occupational Sciences - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA01.2014
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Tracheostomy care
- Professional bedside manner
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Clinical decision making
- Airway management
- Emergency medical care
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Team collaboration
- Patient and caregiver education
- Blood gas analysis
Certification
- CRT
- RRT
- RCP State License - Illinois and Texas
- ACLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
08.2015 - 04.2018
Occupational Sciences - Respiratory Therapy
PIMA Medical Institute
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