Kim Schneider
Junior Respiratory Therapist | Cardiorespiratory Care & Non-Invasive Ventilation
Bern
Professional Summary
Junior respiratory therapist with solid clinical grounding in acute cardiorespiratory care, non-invasive ventilatory support, and diagnostic pulmonary assessments in Swiss clinical settings.
Dedicated to evidence-based respiratory care, patient education, and close interdisciplinary collaboration across intensive, intermediate, and pulmonary rehabilitation units.
Clinical Experience
Aarewald Spitalzentrum
Bern, Switzerland
Junior Respiratory Therapist
Mar 2024 – Present
- Manage non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy for adult patients across a 16-bed pulmonary ward and intermediate care unit.
- Perform diagnostic spirometry, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurements, and arterial blood gas sampling following hospital protocols.
- Deliver individualized chest physiotherapy and airway clearance therapy to post-surgical and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inpatients.
- Collaborate with pulmonologists and nursing teams during daily multidisciplinary rounds to adjust ventilatory parameters and weaning plans.
Klinik Bernerhoehe
Bern, Switzerland
Cardiorespiratory Therapy Intern
Aug 2023 – Feb 2024
- Administered bronchodilator nebulizer treatments and coached patients on incentive spirometry and oscillating positive expiratory pressure devices.
- Conducted bedside lung volume assessments and documented patient response to aerosolized medications and exercise protocols.
- Maintained, calibrated, and sterilized pulmonary diagnostic sensors and mechanical ventilator breathing circuits.
Education
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy · Physiotherapy (Cardiorespiratory Track) · Bern, Switzerland · 5.4 / 6.0 · Sept 2019 – Jul 2023
Completed specialized clinical modules in acute mechanical ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Conducted an undergraduate clinical study on airway clearance techniques in post-extubation adult patients in intermediate care units.
Clinical Projects
Non-Invasive Ventilation Protocol Optimization
Nov 2024 – Jun 2025
- Standardized bedside instruction checklists for high-flow nasal cannula setup, reducing circuit changeover time by approximately fifteen percent across acute wards.
- Authored reference guides for junior nursing staff covering proper patient positioning and humidification maintenance during nocturnal NIV therapy.
Clinical Competencies
Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling
Diagnostic Spirometry
Airway Clearance Techniques
Aerosol Medication Delivery
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Tracheostomy Care
Patient Education
Languages
German
C2
English
C1
French
B2
Certifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Swiss Resuscitation Council · Apr 2025
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Swiss Resuscitation Council · Nov 2024
Certified Spirometry Training Programme
European Respiratory Society · Sept 2023
Volunteer Experience
Bernese Community Lung Action Group
Bern, Switzerland · Oct 2023 – May 2024
- Pulmonary Exercise Assistant
- Assisted licensed physiotherapists and respiratory educators in leading weekly supervised exercise and breathing sessions for local COPD support groups.
- Monitored participant vital signs, pulse oximetry, and exertion scores during light interval training.