Allison Walker
Scottsburg
Summary
As a Respiratory Therapist, my primary objective is to focus on patient care, education and ensure exceptional customer service to meet the needs of the patient.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist/Customer Service Representative
Community Home Medical
06.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities include all mask fittings for PAP patients, creating sales orders for equipment deliveries, communicating with hospice agencies and patients to schedule equipment deliveries or resolve patient issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Gould’s Discount Medical/Adapt Health, LLC
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed all PAP setups remotely or in office, mask fittings, troubleshooting equipment in person or via phone, monitor progress and follow up with patients regarding adherence to therapy.
Respiratory Therapist/Healthcare Specialist
Lincare, Inc
08.2012 - 03.2020
- Responsible for all duties of the RT including setup of CPAP/BiPAP devices, home ventilators, nebulizers, oxygen, and suction equipment.
- Monitored multiple daily reports in reference to patient compliance with PAP devices, ventilators, and unit dose (nebulizer) medication recorders.
- Traveled between several offices within the region to fill vacant positions.
Respiratory Therapist
Sleep Management, LLC
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Performed all PAP setups in-office and in-home.
- Scheduled appointments for equipment setup/delivery.
- Maintained inventory of all PAP equipment.
- Verification of insurance benefits, prior authorizations, etc.
Polysomnography Technologist/Respiratory Therapist
Sleep Solutions/Sleep Testing Services
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Monitored patients during observation/treatment.
- Ensured all paperwork was properly completed for insurance billing.
- Lead technician of 2 sleep labs (Clark Memorial Hospital-Jeffersonville, IN and Flaget Memorial Hospital-Bardstown, KY).
Polysomnography Technologist/Respiratory Therapist
Sleep Source
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Monitored patients during observation/treatment.
- Ensured all paperwork was properly completed for insurance billing.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Western Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY05-2005
Skills
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Strong knowledge of CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen therapy, and respiratory equipment
- Organized with strong attention to detail and documentation
- Committed to quality patient care
- Currently working on obtaining the RRT credential
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Caring bedside manner
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- NBRC License obtained August 2008
- Have maintained current standing with both Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care since September 2008 (license # 5759) and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency since April 2012 (license #30008094A)
- Nominated Healthcare Specialist of the Year for the Western Kentucky Region for 2 years in a row.
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed in CPR
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist/Customer Service Representative
Community Home Medical
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Gould’s Discount Medical/Adapt Health, LLC
03.2020 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist/Healthcare Specialist
Lincare, Inc
08.2012 - 03.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Sleep Management, LLC
01.2008 - 07.2012
Polysomnography Technologist/Respiratory Therapist
Sleep Solutions/Sleep Testing Services
06.2006 - 12.2007
Polysomnography Technologist/Respiratory Therapist
Sleep Source
05.2005 - 05.2006
Associates in Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Western Kentucky Community And Technical College