Andrea Watkins
San Jose
Summary
Motivated and experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner with strong work ethic, punctuality, and the ability to work independently. Longing to learn and grow as a Respiratory Care Practitioner to contribute to the quality of patient care through hard work ethic, attention to detail, teamwork, commitment, and strong organization through time management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to diverse patient populations, ensuring optimal care and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical observations.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment regimens.
Program Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
12.2013 - Current
- Provide logistical support for client group visits and clinics.
- Confirm schedule with providers and patients.
- Perform reminder calls and letters.
- Conduct scheduling of telephone and clinic visits.
- Coordinate and provide resources for clients regarding specific prevention activities.
- Processes referrals, schedule classes, and follow up appointments as directed by case/care manager
- Contact patients by phone, or letter with directions from the case/care manager for follow up.
- Enroll patients into designated program and monitor routine screening.
- Send out lab and ultrasound results on behalf of the provider.
- Initiate Video, and Telephone visits for patients.
Emergency Department Registrar
Kaiser Permanente
05.2007 - 12.2013
- Greet assist and registered patients that presented for treatment in the emergency department.
- Received, made, and transferred telephone calls promptly, courteously, and efficiently.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work accurately with high volume of work in a fast-paced setting.
- Money handling of co-pay revenue and verification of patient’s demographics.
- MSPQ’s and electronic insurance verification.
- Created commercial coverage accounts for non-Hospital members.
- Demonstrated and maintained professional conduct to include dealing courteously, and patiently with patients, co-workers, and consumers.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2010
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Metro Education District
San Jose, CA08.2007
Skills
- Patient education
- Breathing Treatments
- Airway Clearance Therapies
- Nebulizer Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- EPIC System
- Data Entry
- Ventilators: Drager V500/VN500, LTV 1200, LPV, Philips V60, Hamilton G5, Servo U/I
- INO
- Oscillator and VDR Ventilator managment
Certification
- BLS
- NRP
- ACLS
- ECG
- PALS
Clinical Experiences
- Student Respiratory Therapist 2020-2022
- El Camino Hospital (Mountain View)- Adult Floor Care, Emergency Department, ICU
- San Jose Regional Hospital-Adult ICU
- Stanford Hospital-Adult ICU, CVICU
- O’Connor Hospital-Adult ICU, CVICU, Emergency
- Santa Clara Kaiser-Adult Floor Care, Adult ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, Emergency
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - Current
Program Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
12.2013 - Current
Emergency Department Registrar
Kaiser Permanente
05.2007 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
San Jose State University
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mission College
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Metro Education District
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Foothill College
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