CORAL LOPEZ

• Performed decision making based on patient assessment and values.
• Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
• Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
• Successfully extubating patient's that met the proper criteria post weaning/SBT trials
• Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
• 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.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
• Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Reviewed Chest Xrays, and other important lab results to assist in providing proper care for patients
• Utilized multiple types of respiratory equipment to aid patients in respiratory distress such as Non invasive ventilation, high flow nasal cannula, IS, CPT devices and more.

Worked in multiple facilities including Chapman global, south coast global, Kaiser Anaheim and Kaiser Fontana in all areas of their hospital with the exception of NICU. Worked as a registry staff. Experience in all areas of the hospitals including floor care, TELE, ED, ICU's and sub acutes.

• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
• Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
• Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
• Transporting for imaging
  Performed decision making based on patient assessment and values.
  
• Floor care/ ICU and Sub acute experience
• Job was under a contract