Andrea Aguilar
Valencia
Summary
Professional Respiratory Therapist with experience in Acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist NICU/ L & D
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Administer respiratory therapies and treatments to patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Managed labor and delivery processes, ensuring safe and efficient patient care.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs during labor to identify potential complications.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes in high-risk deliveries.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and closely monitoring vital signs in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UCLA Ronald Reagan
Los Angeles, Ca
10.2023 - Current
- Use critical thinking and expertise to diagnose patients
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management in the different ICU(Liver, Neuro, Medical)
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion (IPV,Vest, Aerobika,)
- Assist in Bedside Bronchoscopy, Tracheostomy’s, intubations, Internal transports to MRI, CT with a vented patient.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU/PICU,CTICU)
Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles, Ca
03.2023 - Current
- Skilled NICU,PICU,CTICU Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience managing critically ill newborns requiring complex respiratory support, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and surfactant administration; proficient in performing neonatal resuscitation and collaborating with the NICU team to optimize patient outcomes; NRP certified.
- Managing infants with congenital anomalies affecting breathing
- Assist in crises and emergencies; prioritize tasks for complex patient care; communicate tactfully, professionally.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory
- Performing blood gas analysis and interpreting results to guide treatment
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Vents- Occilators, NAVA, Servou, Seroi Hamilton, NK,Astrial, LTV
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment. (Chest Physiotherapy)
- Treatment Plans Bronchiolitis/Asthma Pathway/RSV
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Actively contributed toward achieving accreditation goals for the facility''s Respiratory Care Department by adhering to strict standards and protocols.
- Streamlined department operations by implementing efficient scheduling techniques for staff members and equipment usage.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, Chest closures, Ecmo cannulation, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated parents on neonatal care, fostering family involvement in treatment decisions and discharge planning.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Antelope Valley Hospital (ER, ICU)
Lancaster, CA
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations COVID CRISIS in ICU, ER, Step Down, Tele
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Non-Invasive, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bipap/Cpap, Adult & Peds
- Manage and operated Mechanical Ventilator and delivered airway management (Ventilator Puritan Bennett 840,900, Drager, Servo, Bella Vista, Hamilton G5, Bella Vista)
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rady’s Children Hospital - ER
San Diego, Ca
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Vent- Atrial
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Treatment Plans Bronchiolitis/Asthma Pathway/RSV
- Vents- Atrial, ATV, Drager, Hamilton
- Assist Intubations
- Contract
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Valley Children Hospital
Madera, CA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Contract
Respiratory Therapist
Holy Cross (ICU Covid Unit)
Mission Hills, CA
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Manage and operated Mechanical Ventilator and delivered airway management (Ventilator Puritan Bennett 840,900, Drager, Servo, Bella Vista, Hamilton G5, Bella Vista)
- Non-Invasive, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bipap/Cpap, Adult & Peds
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma, ARDS Respiratory Failure.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Traveler (Kaiser) Covid Unit
Fontana, CA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Non-Invasive, High Flow Nasal Cannula, Bipap/Cpap, Adult & Peds
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management. (Hamilton G5)
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Treated Adult and Ped
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Respiratory Therapist
Northridge Medical Center (Covid Unit) Contract
Northridge, CA
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Developed system of staff communication to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Contract
Respiratory Care Practitioner
California Medical Center (COVID UNIT) Contract
City of Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Manage and operated Mechanical Ventilator and delivered airway management (Ventilator Puritan Bennett 840,900, Drager, Servo, Bella Vista, Hamilton G5 ,Bella Vista)
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Assessed and treated 30 patients on average each during Covid Crisis.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided emergency care to patients Covid Crisis
- Contract
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
SJVC
Bakersfield, CA09.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
02.2020
Skills
- Patient Management
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Airway Management
- Bronchoscopy Assistance
- Intubation assist Neo/Pediatric, Adult
- Tracheostomy assist
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- NRP Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist NICU/ L & D
Kaiser Permanente
05.2026 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UCLA Ronald Reagan
10.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU/PICU,CTICU)
Children’s Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rady’s Children Hospital - ER
10.2022 - 03.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Valley Children Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapist
AMN Traveler (Kaiser) Covid Unit
09.2021 - 10.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Antelope Valley Hospital (ER, ICU)
12.2020 - 09.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Holy Cross (ICU Covid Unit)
07.2020 - 03.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Northridge Medical Center (Covid Unit) Contract
06.2020 - 02.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner
California Medical Center (COVID UNIT) Contract
04.2020 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
SJVC