Dana Alkamis
Al Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with experience in acute, critical, and chronic care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, individualized care planning, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Strong background in emergency response, ECMO, and collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to evidence-based practice and patient education to optimize respiratory outcomes.
Compassionate respiratory therapist with extensive experience managing patients with respiratory disorders. Skilled in performing diagnostic tests, administering treatments and monitoring patient progress. Knowledgeable about working with paediatrics, adults and geriatrics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Respiratory Therapist Intern
King Fahad University Hospital
Al Khobar
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in mechanical ventilation, airway clearance, and oxygen therapy.
- Performed patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, and ABG sampling.
- Participated in emergency responses and patient transport.
- Demonstrated proficient use of various types of medical equipment such as ventilators and oxygen supply devices in providing care to patients with breathing problems.
Summer Training – Respiratory Therapist
Dallah Hospital
Al Khobar
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported ventilator care, oxygen therapy, and patient assessments.
- Educated patients about their respiratory illnesses, contributing to improved self-management of symptoms at home.
- Conducted thorough evaluations on new admissions, promptly identifying any potential respiratory concerns that required immediate intervention.
Summer Training – Respiratory Therapist
Saud Al-Babtain Cardiac Centre
Dammam
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed mechanical ventilation and ECMO support.
- Conducted ABG sampling and participated in code blue responses.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Summer Training – Respiratory Therapist
ProCare Riaya Hospital
Al Khobar
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene techniques.
- Provided support in end-of-life care situations by managing symptoms related to breathlessness; offered emotional support to both patients and families during these difficult periods.
Education
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Mohammed Al-Mana College For Medical Sciences
Khobar 08.2020 - 07.2025
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation (adult, pediatric, neonatal)
- Patient assessment & pulmonary rehabilitation
- Airway & tracheostomy management
- CPR, BLS, First Aid
- ABG sampling & interpretation
- Emergency response & code blue
- Oxygen therapy, nebulization, bronchial hygiene
- Teamwork, leadership, communication
- ECMO support
- Proficient in MS Office, quick learner
- Cardiac monitoring understanding
- Transtracheal oxygen therapy supervision
- Tracheostomy care expertise
- Non-Invasive ventilation mastery
- Pulmonary function test conducting
- Bronchial hygiene therapy
- Respiratory equipment cleaning
- Patient consultation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Bronchopulmonary drainage
- Therapeutic communication
- Airway management techniques
- Non-Invasive ventilation competency
- Pulmonary function testing
Certification
- 2024 – BLS, ECMO Essentials, Adult Mechanical Ventilation, RT in Cardiac Mechanical Support
- 2023 – Neonatal/Pediatric Ventilation, Airway Management, Medical Errors Prevention, Chronic Disease Updates, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic
- 2022 – Patient Care Innovation (Online)
LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native
English – Fluent
Volunteer Experience
2024 – Near Drowning Event (Mohammed Al-Mana College), RC Week Event (King Fahad University Hospital), 2023 – Autism Conference (Dahran Expo), International Day, AIDS World Day, Near Drowning, RC Week Event (Mohammed Al-Mana College), 2022 – RC Week Event (Mohammed Al-Mana College)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Intern
King Fahad University Hospital
08.2024 - 07.2025
Summer Training – Respiratory Therapist
Dallah Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Training – Respiratory Therapist
Saud Al-Babtain Cardiac Centre
08.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Training – Respiratory Therapist
ProCare Riaya Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Mohammed Al-Mana College For Medical Sciences
08.2020 - 07.2025
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