Pavan Kumar

Respiratory Therapist with over 6 years of combined clinical and academic experience managing mechanical ventilation, airway care, and critical respiratory support for pediatric and adult ICU patients. Currently practicing at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, with a strong background in clinical education, having supervised and trained undergraduate respiratory therapy students in ICU and pulmonary medicine settings. Skilled in ventilator management, emergency airway response, pulmonary function testing, and patient/family education.

Respiratory Therapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (2026-03 – Present)

• Provide direct respiratory care to critically ill patients, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and airway support.
• Perform ABG sampling and analysis, ventilator troubleshooting, and routine ventilator checks including suctioning and tracheostomy care.

Clinical Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy at Manipal College of Health Professions & KMC Hospital, MAHE (2020-06 – 2026-02)

• Managed pediatric and adult ICU patients requiring mechanical ventilation, applying advanced ventilator strategies and airway management techniques.
• Evaluated and monitored patients with acute and chronic respiratory disorders, adjusting therapy based on clinical and physiological assessment.
• Assisted with endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy, and bronchoscopy procedures as part of the emergency airway management team.
• Performed pulmonary function testing (spirometry, FeNO, DLCO) and conducted weaning/spontaneous breathing trials for ventilated patients.
• Actively responded to rapid response and code blue events, maintaining patient airway and oxygenation.
• Educated caregivers and family members on safe operation and management of home mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Taught and mentored undergraduate BSc Respiratory Therapy students across all semesters, including clinical training in ICU, pulmonary medicine OPD, and wards.

Intern, Respiratory Therapy at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2018-08 – 2019-08)

Completed a one-year rotational internship across the Intensive Care Units of Kasturba Hospital (Manipal & Mangalore) and Dr. T.M.A. Pai Hospital, Udupi.

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy – Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2015 – 2019)