Jose Rivera
Lynwood
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. Adaptable and reliable in responding to evolving healthcare needs and challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital South Bay
01.2025 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
04.2008 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
- Performed quality assurance activities related to emergency room processes, protocols and equipment maintenance.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06-2024
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient care documentation
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Drug administration trained
- Physical assessments
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ventilator management
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- NRP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital South Bay
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Kaiser Permanente
04.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College
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