Joanne Mercado
Palmdale
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at The Ellison John Transitional Care Center, enhancing patient outcomes through advanced airway management and ventilator weaning. Bilingual communicator and a collaborative team player, proficient at developing individualized treatment plans and ensuring patient safety. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a compassionate bedside manner, significantly improving patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
10.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assisted in weaning off mechanical ventilators with the goal to wean off trach and decannulate or continue therapy on t-piece to maintain airway.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA05-2020
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- Caring bedside manner
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ventilator management
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
10.2023 - Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Antelope Valley College
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