Celmira Samanthia Smith
Corona
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist II, with over 17 years of experience in healthcare settings. Mostly with expertise in respiratory assessment, mechanical ventilation, and patient education. Committed to delivering high-quality care and ensuring documentation accuracy while monitoring vital signs and providing tailored recommendations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist II
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Rehab
Long Beach
09.2008 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Implement knowledge of respiratory therapy standards to assist the physician with procedures, cardioversion, and intubation.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory parameters continuously.
- Educated patients and families about respiratory care techniques.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders. Provide patient-specific recommendations to physicians in developing a patient plan for weaning from mechanical ventilation.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2008
Skills
- Respiratory assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Documentation accuracy
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Verbal communication
- Troubleshooting
- Networking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Healthcare compliance
- Medication administration
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist II
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Rehab
09.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Orange Coast College