Registered 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Mountain Post Acute
04.2020 - Current
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA
02-2020
Skills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Airway management
Tracheostomy care
Non-invasive ventilation
Bronchial hygiene
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Respiratory equipment setup
Respiratory medication administration
Ethics and professionalism
Patient education
Patient care documentation
Ventilator management
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Preceptor of the Year Award
Awarded Preceptor of the Year award for demonstrating excellence in instruction when having students from American Career College