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T.I.P. Hero with a Heart recipient 2014
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Angela Fuentes BS, RRT-ACCS

Riverside,CA

Summary

Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional that has been well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Knowledgeable about DRGs, productivity management skills, and staffing.

Experienced Respiratory Therapist skilled at helping patients feel comfortable while providing expert respiratory therapy for a wide range of conditions. Collaborative, hardworking and proficient in diverse treatment modalities. Certified in ACCS, CRT, RRT, and has BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS. Patient-centered respiratory therapy team member with proven expertise in assessing and treating patients with breathing disorders.

Well-trained in the equipment, devices and supplies used in standard treatments. Offers expertise in Adult and Pediatrics and ability to quickly learn new processes. Skilled team player with strong background in high stress environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments.

Accomplished respiratory professional bringing proven expertise in all ventilator operations and practices. Manages activities with good understanding of current needs and future targets. Offers excellent project management and team leadership abilities. A hardworking and reliable Respiratory Therapist focused on going above and beyond to support the team and serve customers. Trained in ICU/Trauma and offering top-notch ventilator abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a medical professional.

Professional who has used educational opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Cardiopulmonary Services

San Dimas Community Hospital/Montclair Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Screened, interviewed and evaluated credentials of healthcare providers and made final hiring decisions.
  • Maintained collaborative liaison with other areas of health care management and helped implement cross-functional quality and utilization initiatives.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction

Respiratory Therapist

Montclair Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing suctioning and airway clearance.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans

Respiratory Therapist

UCI Medical Center
07.2005 - 09.2020
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing vent checks, modifications and set up.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Worked as lead therapist involving management duties with staffing and assignments for therapist shifts. Scheduling duties involving canceling staff when appropriate for budget.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.

Education

Master of Science - Respiratory Care

Boise State University
Boise, ID
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Boise State University
Boise, ID
06.2023

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Mt Sac Community College
Walnut, CA
05.2005

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Billing
  • Multitasking Documentation
  • Customer relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal communication
  • Emergency room experience
  • Documentation
  • Multitasking
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Treatment Planning
  • Tracheotomies
  • Critical Care
  • Airway Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient education
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Team management
  • Process improvement
  • Outpatient Care
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Emergency Care
  • Patient Care

T.I.P. Hero with a Heart recipient 2014

This was written in publication by Trauma Intervention Program Orange County, 2014:

Angela Fuentes, RRT, UCI Medical Center“We believe Angela Fuentes, RRT is a Hero With Heart who needs to be recognized. On several calls to UCI Medical Center, we have observed her ever-present smile, calm demeanor and her ability to simplify complicated medical terms and procedures to loved ones of patients. Angela’s caring mannerisms, soft touch and cheerful presence instills hope to those in the most difficult situations. In a nutshell, she embodies the true characteristics of a TIP Hero With Heart.” — TIP volunteers Vicki and Gary Johnpeer

Timeline

Director of Cardiopulmonary Services

San Dimas Community Hospital/Montclair Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Montclair Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
09.2020 - 12.2021

Respiratory Therapist

UCI Medical Center
07.2005 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Respiratory Care

Boise State University

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Boise State University

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Mt Sac Community College
Angela Fuentes BS, RRT-ACCS