Alexsander Loya
Covina
Summary
Dynamic respiratory therapy new grad with hands-on experience at Long Beach Memorial & Millers Children's Hospital. Skilled in arterial blood gas analysis and patient education, I excel in team collaboration and emergency response. Proven ability to optimize patient outcomes through effective respiratory care and equipment management in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Student
Long Beach Memorial & Millers Children's Hospital
Long Beach
09.2024 - 01.2025
- As a Respiratory Therapist at Long Beach Medical Center, I provided critical respiratory care across ICU, SICU, ER, and PACU settings.
- I performed arterial blood gas (ABG) draws to evaluate oxygenation, carbon dioxide levels, and acid-base balance, guiding treatment decisions.
- In the ICU and SICU, I conducted ventilator checks, adjusted settings like tidal volume, respiratory rate, and FiO2 to optimize patient outcomes, and troubleshot alarms for issues like high pressure or low volume.
- In the ER, I managed acute respiratory emergencies, delivering nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive ventilation.
- In the PACU, I monitored post-surgical patients, ensuring airway stability and adjusting oxygen delivery.
- I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, maintained equipment, and educated patients and families on respiratory care plans.
Respiratory Student
Riverside University Health System
Moreno Valley
05.2024 - 09.2024
- As a respiratory therapy student at Riverside University Health System (RUHS), I gained hands-on experience across various clinical settings, including the ICU, Acute Care Unit, Cardiac/Quality Unit, Emergency Room, and general floors.
- My responsibilities included performing arterial blood gas (ABG) draws, conducting ventilator checks, providing tracheostomy care, and administering airway clearance techniques such as intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) and bronchial hygiene.
- I also delivered respiratory education to patients and collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
Respiratory Student
Madison Grove Post Acute Care
Redlands
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Administered aerosolized medications utilizing appropriate techniques and devices.
- Assisted in the set-up, calibration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medical equipment used in respiratory care services.
- Evaluated patient progress according to established standards and parameters.
Education
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario01.2025
Bachelor's degree - SOCIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR SCIENCE
Cal State Fullerton
05.2021
Skills
- Post-acute care experience
- Patient assessment
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Lung Expansion Therapy
- Epic
- Ventilator management
- Basic life support
- Respiratory therapy
- Trach care
- Respiratory care
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Infection control practice
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: 1
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Certification
- CRT
- BLS
- ALS
- PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Student
Long Beach Memorial & Millers Children's Hospital
09.2024 - 01.2025
Respiratory Student
Riverside University Health System
05.2024 - 09.2024
Respiratory Student
Madison Grove Post Acute Care
01.2024 - 06.2024
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Bachelor's degree - SOCIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR SCIENCE
Cal State Fullerton
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