Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Amanda Ordonez

Lancaster

Summary

Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in sleep disorders, mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Palmdale Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

RespirTech
08.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.

RRT- SDS

Antelope Valley Lung And Sleep Institute
08.2017 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to patients experiencing difficulties with insomnia, narcolepsy, and other sleep-related issues.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols during overnight sleep studies, minimizing risks to both patients and staff members.
  • Improved patient sleep quality by conducting comprehensive sleep assessments and providing tailored recommendations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements through continuous professional development activities.
  • Evaluated patients'' sleep patterns through conducting accurate polysomnography tests and detailed analysis of recorded data.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
05.2017

Associate of Arts - Math And Science

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
05.2017

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Respiratory device management
  • Arterial blood sampling
  • Patient education
  • Tailored instruction
  • Emotional Support
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Effective patient communication
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Respiratory equipment setup

Additional Information

California License # 39350

Certification

  • RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Disorders Specialist

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Palmdale Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

RespirTech
08.2022 - Current

RRT- SDS

Antelope Valley Lung And Sleep Institute
08.2017 - Current

Associate of Arts - Math And Science

Antelope Valley College

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

Antelope Valley College

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Antelope Valley College
Amanda Ordonez