KENNETH M BUONFORTE
Respiratory Therapy in Sumter, SC

License number
Florida 6255
Issued Date
Sep 25, 1992
Effective Date
Feb 26, 2001
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 1999
Category
Health Care
Type
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Address
Address
530 S Pike Rd #79, Sumter, SC 29150

Professional information

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Kenneth Buonforte - Sumter, SC

Work:
Colonial Family Practice - Sumter, SC
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist
Fort Construction - Sumter, SC
Construction Supervisor
Clarendon Memorial Hospital - Manning, SC
Staff Respiratory Therapist
American Health Services - Florence, SC
Staff Respiratory Therapist
The Regional Med. Center - Orangeburg, SC
Staff Respiratory Therapist/EEG Technologist
Cross Country Staffing - Huntsville, AL
Travel Therapist
Tuomey Regional Med. Center - Sumter, SC
Staff Respiratory Therapist
Education:
Central Carolina Tech. College - Sumter, SC
Associates
Medical College of Georgia - Augusta, GA Central Carolina Technical College - Sumter, SC California College for Health Science - San Diego, CA
Associate
University of South Carolina - Sumter, SC
Business Administration
Office System Tech
Business
Skills:
Performs respiratory care procedures as ordered Administers prescribed medications via respiratory therapy devices Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation Intubation and airway maintenance Assist in paralization & sedation Emergency care Arterial Blood Gases Code/Trauma Team Perform EKGs Set up Holter monitors and scan tapes Perform Pulmonary Function tests Patient Education All aspects of Respiratory Care Perform Electroencephalography Documents required information in the patient record Identifies and provides input for process improvement opportunities Provides education to patients Utilize patient assessment and critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate patient care in all areas of the hospital. Properly institutes and administers hospital-approved protocols. Communicates with Doctors and Nurses concerning patient care