Fernando Guardado
Azusa
Summary
Compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner known for efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and treating patients with respiratory health conditions. Strong working ethic and communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT
UCI Health Lakewood
Lakewood
11.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT
USC Arcadia Hospital
Arcadia
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted diagnostic tests including spirometry and arterial blood gas analysis.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT
San Dimas Community Hospital
San Dimas
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory care equipment for optimal performance.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
Monitor Tech
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Whittier
12.2015 - 02.2021
- Monitored patient vital signs using advanced telemetry equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff in identifying abnormal heart rhythms promptly.
- Participated in training sessions for new monitor technicians and staff members.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Maintained accurate records of patient observations and reported any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.
Monitor Tech
Kindred Hospital
Brea/Ontario
03.2012 - 11.2015
- Monitored patient vital signs using advanced telemetry equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff in identifying abnormal heart rhythms promptly.
- Participated in training sessions for new monitor technicians and staff members.
- Observed cardiac monitors for arrhythmias or other irregularities.
- Maintained accurate records of patient observations and reported any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Online ProgramAssociate of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
OntarioCertification
- Licensed & Registered by the state of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, 42760
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Respiratory Care Board Ethics Course
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Experience with charting software
- Epic, Cerner, MACS, Medi Tech, Protouch
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT
USC Arcadia Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2025
Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT
UCI Health Lakewood
11.2021 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT
San Dimas Community Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2022
Monitor Tech
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
12.2015 - 02.2021
Monitor Tech
Kindred Hospital
03.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College