Jocelyn Hernandez
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center
Pomona, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to enhance patient recovery and comfort.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respiratory function, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care protocols and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate respiratory conditions, adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
LASIK Ophthalmic Technician
NVISION Eye Centers
Ontario, CA
11.2022 - 12.2025
- Assisted surgeons in LASIK procedures, maintaining sterile techniques and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided pre- and post-operative patient care and accurate charting.
- Performs deft in auto refractions, topographical mapping, wavefront analysis, lensometer, pachymetry and visual acuities.
Respiratory Therapy Intern
Hoag Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for patients under supervision.
- Utilized specialized equipment, including ventilators and nebulizers, for therapeutic interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and other diagnostic tests to assess the effectiveness of therapy treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.
Optometric Technician
LENSCRAFTERS
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted preliminary vision tests and gathered patient history to assist optometrists in diagnosis.
- Managed optical inventory and ensured proper stocking of lenses and frames for efficient operations.
- Educated patients on contact lens care and usage, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and compliance.
NVISION Eye Centers
ALISO VIEJO, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Paid Internship working on NextGen EHR/EMR performing patient call backs and scheduling new appointments.
Education
AS - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
Ontario, CA09.2025
BS - Mathematics, Minor in General Studies (Computer Science)
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2022
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation: setup, monitoring, troubleshooting
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, interpretation, documentation
- Oxygen therapy, airway clearance, and aerosolized medication delivery
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient/family education, interdisciplinary teamwork, professional communication
- Critical thinking enhanced by mathematics & computer science background
- Hamilton T-1 Ventilator
- Hamilton-MR1 Ventilator
- Avea Ventilator
- Servo-u Mechanical Ventilator
- VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilator
- Epic EHR
- NextGen EHR
- Point click care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (AHA)
- Fire Safety Certification
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center
12.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Intern
Hoag Hospital
03.2025 - 09.2025
LASIK Ophthalmic Technician
NVISION Eye Centers
11.2022 - 12.2025
Optometric Technician
LENSCRAFTERS
02.2022 - 05.2022
NVISION Eye Centers
05.2021 - 08.2021
BS - Mathematics, Minor in General Studies (Computer Science)
Cornerstone University
AS - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College