Gabriel Preston
Lomita
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with expertise in mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and emergency response. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Imperial Crest Healthcare Center
Hawthorne
02.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and oxygen levels during treatment sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and goals.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.
- Conducted lung function tests to assess patient respiratory capabilities.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for accurate performance.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records.
- Provided emergency care for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- 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.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- 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.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
Pharmacy Technician
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
Torrance
05.2003 - Current
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove07-2008
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Equipment calibration
- Treatment documentation
- Emergency response
Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Imperial Crest Healthcare Center
02.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, LADHS
05.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College