Michael Kline
Franklin
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Tanner Health Care, adept at enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans. Skilled in drug administration and patient advocacy, I excel in monitoring vital signs and managing ventilator support, ensuring optimal respiratory function for diverse patient populations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Tanner Health Care
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel RRT (Multiple)
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Allegheny Health Network
05.2009 - 07.2016
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northeast Medical Center
04.2002 - 05.2009
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Drug administration trained
- Spirometer reading
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Training - Current
- ACLS, - Current
- NRP - Current
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Tanner Health Care
09.2021 - 12.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Travel RRT (Multiple)
08.2016 - 09.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Allegheny Health Network
05.2009 - 07.2016
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Northeast Medical Center
04.2002 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Daytona State College