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Elizabeth Munoz Ramirez

Porterville

Summary

Respiratory Care Practitioner with extensive experience in neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric communities. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care coordination and teamwork. Dependable mentor, skilled in respiratory therapy, and committed to implementing best practices. Demonstrating strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks, and managing strong organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville
08.2025 - Current
  • Provided emergency response services in critical situations where immediate intervention was required.
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and assist in emergency interventions during labor complications.
  • Supervised respiratory therapy team to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Provided mentorship to junior staff on clinical procedures and protocols, provided guidance, mentorship, and training to new staff members in the respiratory therapy department.
  • Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices pertaining to respiratory treatments.

Floatpool Respiratory Care Practitioner

Adventist Health System
Roseville
02.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in training new staff on respiratory therapy protocols and procedures.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on diagnosis and physician orders.
  • Travelled to various healthcare facilities to provide respiratory therapy services when needed.
  • Attended conferences and seminars focused on new trends in respiratory therapy treatments.
  • Developed and implemented departmental protocols for respiratory treatments, created reports by summarizing team performance for management review
  • Trained and mentored new staff on best practices and equipment use.
  • Assisted in training new respiratory therapists on the team, providing guidance as needed.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno
12.2023 - 08.2025
  • Participated in departmental meetings to discuss best practices and policy updates.
  • Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes a ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Actively participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new developments in the field.
  • Assisted with respiratory therapy research projects in order to improve outcomes for future patients and coordinated with physicians to implement effective respiratory care strategies.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the respiratory therapy department and assisted in developing quality improvement initiatives within the respiratory therapy department.
  • Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Aya Healthcare
San Francisco/Oakland
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Administered respiratory therapies to pediatric patients in various healthcare settings.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans for patients.
  • Educated families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
  • Operated specialized respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
  • Trained new staff on pediatric respiratory therapy protocols and best practices.
  • Led educational sessions on topics related to respiratory health for staff members and community groups.
  • Managed airway clearance techniques, such as incentive spirometry and positive expiratory pressure masks for pediatric patients who were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis or asthma.

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Aya Healthcare
Madera
12.2021 - 05.2025
  • Administered respiratory therapies to pediatric patients in various healthcare settings.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory health management strategies and operated and maintained respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
  • Conducted assessments to determine patient needs for respiratory therapy.
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
  • Mentored new hire RCPs and Implemented process improvements to enhance service quality and response time.
  • Led training sessions for new hires on operational procedures, policies, and safety protocols.

Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

Fastaff Nursing
Downey
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Executed offensive strategies during matches to enhance team performance.
  • Collaborated with teammates to develop effective plays and formations.
  • Maintained clear communication with families regarding client needs and preferences.
  • Conducted arterial blood gas analyses to evaluate respiratory function effectively.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
  • Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.

Respiratory Therapist

Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Administered respiratory treatments using ventilators and nebulizers for diverse patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs.

  • Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
  • Conducted arterial blood gas analyses to evaluate respiratory function effectively.
  • Provided emergency response services in critical situations where immediate intervention was required.
  • Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
  • Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
  • Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs regularly.
  • Assisted in emergency interventions during labor complications.

Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

ATC Healthcare
Fresno
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Supervises, evaluates, and provides respiratory therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician.
  • Operated and maintained respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
  • Conducted assessments to determine patient needs for respiratory care services.
  • Provided emergency interventions for patients experiencing respiratory distress.
  • Educated staff members on new respiratory equipment or procedures.
  • Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms through effective treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • Managed inventory of personal protective equipment for team distribution.
  • Assisted with the development of protocols and procedures for contact tracing, testing, and case management.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from healthcare providers regarding best practices for managing patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Mobilized early interventions for patients exhibiting signs of decompensation to prevent further deterioration leading to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Interview, examine patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders, consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans, perform diagnostic tests, administer aerosol medications, monitor and record patient progress, and educate patients on medication and equipment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
  • Conducted assessments to determine patient needs for respiratory care services.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Assisted in emergency deliveries and managed complications promptly.

Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

Fastaff Travel Nursing
Los Angeles
04.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, which include maximizing patients' pulmonary function, alleviating pain, and planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.

  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement COVID-19 safety protocols.
  • Facilitated communication between local health departments, hospitals, laboratories, schools, businesses, and other entities involved in COVID-19 response efforts.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from healthcare providers regarding best practices for managing patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Mobilized early interventions for patients exhibiting signs of decompensation to prevent further deterioration leading to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
  • Supervised respiratory therapy staff to ensure compliance with treatment protocols.
  • Trained new employees on proper respiratory therapy techniques.
  • Implemented safety protocols within the department as needed.
  • Performed daily rounds on patients receiving respiratory therapy services.

Rehabilitation aide/Patient Representative

Pro-Pt Physical Therapy
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted therapists in implementing rehabilitation plans for patients.
  • Prepared treatment areas and maintained equipment for sessions.
  • Educated patients on exercises and safety protocols during therapy.
  • Coordinated schedules for patient appointments and therapy sessions and collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure that all rehabilitation goals were met.
  • Managed patient inquiries through phone, email, and in-person communication.

Education

High School Diploma -

Porterville High School
Porterville, CA
05-2008

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Porterville Health Academy (PAH)
Porterville, CA
08-2008

Associate of Science degree - Respiratory Therapy

San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA
01.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Science

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Dependable
  • Conflict resolution
  • Office
  • Respiratory therapy
  • Emergency response
  • Patient care coordination
  • Pediatrics/neonatal patients
  • Equipment operation
  • Care plan development
  • Team collaboration
  • Mentoring

Certification

  • Rehabilitation Aide
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Volunteer Experience

  • PAH volunteer hours (parent club)
  • AYSO - Coach
  • Steps Program at COS
  • Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) - Academic Achievement Award Fall 2016, Spring 2017
  • Kids Day
  • Sierra View Medical Center – Materials management (help stock ICU)

Affiliations

  • Employee of the month twice in one year.
  • National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) and Deans List while attending San Joaquin Valley College
  • Perfect Attendance while attending San Joaquin Valley College

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

Sierra View Medical Center
08.2025 - Current

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Aya Healthcare
05.2025 - 07.2025

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Saint Agnes Medical Center
12.2023 - 08.2025

Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

Fastaff Nursing
10.2023 - 10.2023

Respiratory Therapist

Sierra View Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

Travel Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 05.2025

Floatpool Respiratory Care Practitioner

Adventist Health System
02.2021 - Current

Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

ATC Healthcare
02.2021 - 05.2021

Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

Fastaff Travel Nursing
04.2020 - 05.2020

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Sierra View Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2021

Rehabilitation aide/Patient Representative

Pro-Pt Physical Therapy
08.2017 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Porterville High School

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Porterville Health Academy (PAH)

Associate of Science degree - Respiratory Therapy

San Joaquin Valley College

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy

San Joaquin Valley College

Some College (No Degree) - Science

College of The Sequoias

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