Donna Marie Almazan
1896 Bolton Avenue
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in respiratory therapy and program management. Focused on improving patient care through effective training and collaboration, with a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and patient education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Pulmonary Program Coordinator
Orchards at Tulare
Tulare
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted with onboarding new staff and trained them on program protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of resident interactions and program participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address resident needs promptly.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss program updates and resident feedback regularly.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to increase efficiency or effectiveness.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efforts that support overall organizational objectives.
- Prepared periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities for management.
- Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
- Maintained up-to-date records related to program activities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Respiratory Therapist
Orchards at Tulare
Tulare
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to enhance patient breathing.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment usage.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Documented patient responses to therapies in medical records accurately.
- Assisted in training new staff on respiratory protocols and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all therapeutic interventions.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status during procedures.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Operated, maintained, and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing rapid respiratory support.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in medical records accurately.
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and treatments provided.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks related to respiratory care.
- Provided education to families regarding disease processes, home care needs, medication administration .
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to treatments, including vital signs.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluating results for accuracy and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings or treatments as needed.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapies administered to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Palo Alto
05.2016 - 12.2021
- Team Lead for various ICU departments: Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU
- Assisted with bronchoscopies in the OR for Pulmonary and ENT procedures
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status during procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Operated, maintained, and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing rapid respiratory support.
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks related to respiratory care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department to improve overall patient outcomes.
- Provided education to families regarding disease processes, home care needs, medication administration .
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Respiratory Therapist
A Grace Subacute
San Jose
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to enhance patient breathing.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all therapeutic interventions.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville
10.2011 - 01.2016
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status during procedures.
- Operated, maintained, and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing rapid respiratory support.
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks related to respiratory care.
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluating results for accuracy and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings or treatments as needed.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Unitek College
Bakersfield, CA05-2026
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA12-2010
High School Diploma -
Monache High School
Porterville, CA06-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory therapy
- Team collaboration
- Emergency care
- Training and onboarding
- Program management
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Facility management
- Program optimization
- Staff development
- Office administration
- Team oversight
- Generating schedules
- Process improvements
- Data management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
Certification
Respiratory Care Practitioner - 31020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pulmonary Program Coordinator
Orchards at Tulare
07.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Orchards at Tulare
06.2024 - 06.2025
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Community Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 05.2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
05.2016 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapist
A Grace Subacute
01.2016 - 04.2016
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Sierra View Medical Center
10.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Monache High School