IRIS MIRANDA
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE, excelling in acute/critical care and pulmonary function testing. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring students and educating patients, showcasing a blend of clinical expertise and compassionate care. Proven ability in infection control and safety protocols, significantly enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Lab
PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.2015 - Current
- Coaching patients through Spirometry, Full Pulmonary Function Test, Methacholine Challenge Test, 6 Minute Walk Test, Walking Oximetry for Home Oxygen Prescription, Hypoxic Challenge, Shunt Fraction Calculation Right-to-Left and Arterial Blood Gas collection.
- Teaching patients proper inhaler technique.
- Administer Bronchodilators during breathing tests if required.
- Answer questions and share information about Pulmonary diseases and rehabilitation.
- Mentor, coach and teach Respiratory Therapist students
Respiratory Therapist - Acute/Critical Care
PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Redeployed to the Emergency Department and ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Reoriented to acute care skills: Code Blue and Resuscitation. Airway intubation and management. Ventilator cleaning, recircuiting, and check-outs. Transport of patients on ventilators. Maintaining airway during Procedural Sedation. Administering Oxygen Therapy.
- Mentor, coach and teach Respiratory Students.
Education
Diploma Respiratory Therapy -
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops05-2005
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Caring and Professional bedside manner
- Patient and Caregiver education
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Infection control techniques - clean and organized
Affiliations
- Desire for movement - I'm at my best when in balance, and in flow.
- Completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course in February 2020.
- Training in dance and music.
- Soloist for Kababayang Pilipino of BC, 1997-2024.
Accomplishments
- Recognized by student respiratory therapists as 'Exceptional Preceptor.'
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist - Acute/Critical Care
PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE
02.2020 - 12.2020
Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Lab
PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE
12.2015 - Current
Diploma Respiratory Therapy -
Thompson Rivers University
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