Dedicated respiratory therapist focused on delivering compassionate patient care in emergency settings. Strong background in patient assessment and effective communication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety in all interactions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency medical technician
Parkview Community Hospital
Riverside
02.2022 - Current
Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department serving pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and professionalism while caring for patients and their families during medical emergencies.
Assist in the care and management of patients experiencing behavioral health and mental health crises.
Maintain situational awareness and follow safety protocols when caring for combative, violent, or high-risk patients.
Recognize patient deterioration and activate emergency response systems, including Code Blue and Rapid Response Team notifications when appropriate.
Respond to medical emergencies and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide timely patient care.
Perform 12-lead EKGs and obtain accurate vital signs and patient assessments.
Assist physicians and nurses with procedures, treatments, and patient care activities.
Provide wound care, splint application, and other supportive clinical interventions within scope of practice.
Assist with activities of daily living, including patient hygiene, repositioning, and changing patients when needed.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Emergency medical technician
Children's Hospital
Orange County
03.2022 - 11.2022
Provided safe and compassionate care for pediatric patients in a hospital setting
Assisted nurses and healthcare providers with patient transport and clinical support
Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the healthcare team
Demonstrated effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Followed infection control, HIPAA, and hospital safety protocols
Responded quickly and efficiently in emergency situations
Supported high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals
Emergency medical technician
American Medical Response (AMR)
Riverside County
02.2015 - 02.2022
Provided emergency medical care and patient assessment in prehospital settings
Monitored vital signs and documented patient information to support accurate clinical decision-making
Administered oxygen therapy and assisted with airway management
Safely transported patients while maintaining high standards of patient care
Communicated effectively with patients, families, nurses, and physicians to ensure comprehensive care and understanding of treatment plans
Responded to emergency and non-emergency medical calls
Performed CPR and basic life support
Maintained and inspected ambulance equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for emergency response
Followed infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care
Education
Respiratory Therapy -
American Career College
Ontario, CA
06-2026
Criminal Justice -
West LA Community College
Online
01-2022
Skills
Emergency response
Effective communication
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Basic life support
Infection control
Infection control
Situation awareness
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Patient stabilization
Compassionate care
Scene assessment
Splinting techniques
Team collaboration
Certification
MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior), Riverside, 06/01/26, 06/01/27
Fire Safety, Ontario, 06/01/26, 06/01/27
BLS (Basic Life Support), Riverside, 05/01/26, 05/01/27
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), 06/24/26, 06/24/28
Volunteer Experience
San Bernardino Sheriff Corners Division, San Bernardino, 08/01/17, 08/01/20, Assisted pathologists during postmortem examinations and morgue operations, Supported mortuary personnel with the transportation of decedents and assisted with moving and organizing decedents within refrigerated storage units, Maintained accurate records through logging, data entry, and documentation procedures, Performed clerical duties, including scanning, filing, and organizing confidential records, Attended weekly departmental meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge of coroner operations
Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, 08/01/12, 08/01/14, Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care activities in a hospital setting, Responded to patient call lights promptly and addressed patient needs compassionately, Assisted patients with bathing, hygiene, dressing, and activities of daily living, Helped patients safely ambulate and assisted them to and from restrooms when needed, Escorted patients and visitors throughout the hospital and assisted patients to their vehicles upon discharge, Supported patient care in the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum departments, Assisted with feeding patients and ensuring patient comfort and well-being, Changed linens, prepared patient rooms, and maintained a clean and organized environment, Performed clerical and administrative tasks to support efficient unit operations, Demonstrated excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff