Kendra Strickland
Murfreesboro
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist specializing in cardiopulmonary assessment and treatment. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and effective patient education, contributing to enhanced care delivery and improved patient health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Horizon Medical Center
Dickson
06.2026 - Current
- Assessment of respiratory status of all types of patients.
- Managed treatment and diagnostic evaluations for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
- Administered BLS and ACLS during emergency situations to stabilize patients
- Assist with intubation.
- Cared for mechanically ventilated patients by verifying and adjusting vent settings, performing suctioning, and facilitating weaning and extubations.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood using the proper techniques.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Centennial Medical Center
Nashville
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Assessment of respiratory status of all types of patients.
- Managed treatment, diagnostic evaluations, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
- Perform BLS/ACLS in emergency situations
- Supported medical team during intubation procedures in critical care settings.
- Cared for mechanically ventilated patients by verifying and adjusting vent settings, performing suctioning, and facilitating weaning and extubations.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood using the proper techniques.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Northcrest Medical Center
Springfield
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Assessment of respiratory status of all types of patients.
- Managed treatment, diagnostic evaluations, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
- Perform BLS/ACLS in emergency situations
- Supported medical team in intubation procedures during emergencies.
- Cared for mechanically ventilated patients by verifying and adjusting vent settings, performing suctioning, weaning, and extubation.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood using the proper techniques.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/ Skyline Medical Center
Nashville
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Assessment of respiratory status of all types of patients.
- Managed treatment, evaluated diagnostics, and cared for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
- Perform BLS/ACLS in emergency situations
- Assisted medical team during intubation procedures in critical care settings, ensuring patient safety and efficacy.
- Cared for mechanically ventilated patients, verifying and adjusting ventilator settings, performing suctioning, and facilitating weaning and extubations.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood using the proper techniques.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Northcrest Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assessment of respiratory status of all types of patients.
- Provide treatment management, diagnostic evaluations, and care for patients with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Perform BLS/ACLS in emergency situations
- Assist with intubation.
- Provide care for mechanically ventilated patients including verifying and adjusting vent settings and suctioning, weaning and extubations.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood using the proper techniques.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/ Horizon Medical Center
Dickson
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Assessment of respiratory status of all types of patients.
- Provide treatment management, diagnostic evaluations, and care for patients with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Perform BLS/ACLS in emergency situations
- Assist with intubation.
- Provide care for mechanically ventilated patients including verifying and adjusting vent settings and suctioning, weaning and extubations.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood using the proper techniques.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
HealthTrust/ Centennial Medical Center
Nashville
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs and oxygen levels during therapy sessions.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in electronic health records.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments, adjusting therapies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Identified and implemented improvements in protocols for respiratory care delivery to enhance patient safety and efficiency.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Assisted with intubations and managed ventilator settings, ensuring optimal respiratory support for patients undergoing critical procedures.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare/University Hospital
Augusta
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Career Break
Respiratory Therapist
Murfreesboro
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Career Break
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare/Henry County Medical Center
Paris
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and oxygen levels during therapy sessions.
- Educated patients and families about respiratory health and treatment options.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Documented patient progress and therapy outcomes in electronic health records.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments, making adjustments as needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing protocols or processes related to respiratory care delivery.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare/Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessment of respiratory status of all types of patients.
- Provide treatment management, diagnostic evaluations, and care for patients with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Perform BLS/ACLS in emergency situations
- Assist with intubation.
- Provide care for mechanically ventilated patients including verifying and adjusting vent settings and suctioning, weaning and extubations.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood using the proper techniques.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare/Select Specialty Hospital
Bristol
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Actively assist physicians and nursing staff in clinical management of patients.
- Provide education to patients and family members on therapies provided and to adjust therapies to achieve the best possible outcome.
- Provide appropriate medications ordered and per the patient's needs.
- Provide tracheostomy and oral care.
- Provide ventilatory support pre and post weaning.
- Perform procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the departmental policy and procedure manual and developmental level attained.
Travel Covid Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing/Christus Mother Francis Hospital
Tyler
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Assessment of respiratory status of covid positive patients.
- Provide treatment management, diagnostic evaluations and care for patients with abnormalities and deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Assist with intubations.
- Provide care for the mechanically ventilated patients including verifying and adjusting ventilator settings, suctioning.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases, breathing treatments, weaning protocols and extubating protocols.
- Transport patients on ventilators, vapotherm and bipaps.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Nashville
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Actively assist physicians and nursing staff in clinical management of patients.
- Provide education to patients and family members on therapies provided and to adjust therapies to achieve the best possible outcome.
- Provide appropriate medications ordered and per the patient's needs.
- Provide tracheostomy and oral care.
- Provide ventilatory support pre and post weaning.
- Perform procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the departmental policy and procedure manual and developmental level attained.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
West Meade Place
Nashville
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Actively assist physicians and nursing staff in clinical management of patients.
- Provide education to patients and family members on therapies provided and to adjust therapies to achieve the best possible outcome.
- Provide appropriate medications ordered and per the patient's needs.
- Provide tracheostomy and oral care.
- Provide ventilatory support pre and post weaning.
- Perform procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the departmental policy and procedure manual and developmental level attained.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Favorite Staffing/Nashville General
Nashville
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with diverse conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plan
- Maintained equipment and ensured proper functioning of devices.
- Documented patient responses and treatment outcomes accurately.
- Provided emergency support during critical situations in healthcare settings.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Reviewed patient data from previous visits to assess current condition status changes.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
- Provided emergency response services in critical situations where immediate intervention was required.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Henderson County Community Hospital
Lexington
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed treatment, diagnostic evaluations, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
- Assisted medical team in intubation procedures during patient emergencies to ensure timely and effective airway management.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases with the proper technique, weaning and extubating protocols.
- Competently examine the chest, evaluate breath sounds and review patients' medical records.
- Accurately administer prescribed medications.
- Safely transport patients on ventilator, Bipap and vapotherm.
- Perform BLS/ACLS in emergency situations.
Education
A.A.S Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN06-2017
Skills
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Critical Care
- Patient Oriented
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Communication skills
- Maintenance troubleshooting
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- NRP
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Horizon Medical Center
06.2026 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Centennial Medical Center
03.2026 - 06.2026
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Northcrest Medical Center
02.2026 - 03.2026
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/ Skyline Medical Center
11.2025 - 02.2026
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/Northcrest Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Healthtrust/ Horizon Medical Center
05.2024 - 05.2025
Travel Respiratory Therapist
HealthTrust/ Centennial Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare/University Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2023
Career Break
Respiratory Therapist
05.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare/Henry County Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare/Cookeville Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Soliant Healthcare/Select Specialty Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Covid Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing/Christus Mother Francis Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
06.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Respiratory Therapist
West Meade Place
11.2019 - 06.2020
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Favorite Staffing/Nashville General
03.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Henderson County Community Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2019
A.A.S Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist
Concorde Career College