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Sarah King

Orleans

Summary

Dedicated Respiratory Care professional with clinical expertise in Level 1 trauma, pediatric teaching hospitals, and acute care. Delivers high-quality patient care across various medical units. Specializes in clinical education, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while enhancing compliance and patient outcomes through policy development and quality assurance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Accendra Healthcare
Boston
06.2022 - Current

Remote respiratory therapist providing clinical and operational support for ventilator and oxygen-dependent patients. Responsible for troubleshooting respiratory equipment issues, conducting patient check-ins, and performing telehealth assessments. Coordinates with physician's office to manage orders and care plans and collaborate with insurance and referral teams to support authorizations and timely access to respiratory services.

Respiratory Therapist Clinical Educator

IU Health Bedford Hospital
Bedford
06.2021 - 06.2022

Provided education and competency training for respiratory therapy staff across all hospital units. Developed and updated clinical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices. Conducted chart audits and quality assurance reviews to improve documentation accuracy and patient care outcomes. Supported interdisciplinary teams through bedside education, workflow guidance, and clinical best practices across inpatient and specialty care areas.

Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville
02.2013 - 10.2015

Provided comprehensive respiratory care in high-acuity, fast-paced Level I trauma environment. Managed ventilator support, airway care, and critical respiratory interventions for adult and pediatric patients in the ICU, ER, and med surge. Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, and multi-disciplinary teams. Performed ABGs, vent management, and oxygen/medication therapy while prioritizing patient safety and evidence-based practice in emergent and critical care scenarios.

Respiratory Therapist-NPS

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Norfolk
02.2009 - 06.2011

Provided respiratory care in a pediatric teaching hospital supporting both clinical staff and medical trainees. Delivered patient-centered care in the PICU, NICU, TCU, ER, and med surge. Managed ventilatory support, oxygen therapy, medication therapy, airway management for infants and children with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Collaborated with physicians, residents, and medical students in a learning-focused environment, contributing to case discussions and bedside teaching.

Education

Certification Program - Level 1 Dyslexia Tutor

Dyslexia Training Institute
San Diego, CA
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - General Studies Math And Science

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
12-2011

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
10-2010

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg
05-2008

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN
08-2006

Certificate - Medical Transcription

Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN
06-2005

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Patient assessment
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Care coordination
  • Telehealth support
  • Clinical education
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Quality assurance
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Accendra Healthcare
06.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist Clinical Educator

IU Health Bedford Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022

Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Condell Medical Center
02.2013 - 10.2015

Respiratory Therapist-NPS

Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
02.2009 - 06.2011

Certification Program - Level 1 Dyslexia Tutor

Dyslexia Training Institute

Bachelor of Science - General Studies Math And Science

Indiana University

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Ivy Tech Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Ivy Tech Community College

Certificate - Medical Transcription

Indiana University Southeast
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