Joyce Camarillo
Phelan
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 15+ years of experience in neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care. Expertise in ventilator management, neonatal resuscitation, high-risk deliveries, and clinical instruction. Currently pursuing a Master of Healthcare Administration with a strong interest in healthcare leadership and quality improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley
08.2016 - Current
- Delivered respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care patients.
- Managed ventilators, oxygen therapy, CPAP, and airway support equipment.
- Monitored patient respiratory status, collaborating with physicians to support treatment plans.
- Responded to emergencies, providing critical respiratory interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
- Assessed patients' conditions and developed individualized treatment plans to improve their overall quality of life.
- Performed pulmonary function tests to diagnose and monitor lung disease progression.
- Administered oxygen therapy during emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or shock.
- Attended continuing education courses regularly in order to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of Respiratory Care.
- Provided advanced respiratory care treatments and procedures such as bronchoscopy, intubation, ventilation management, and aerosol therapy.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Platt College
Ontario
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated hands-on clinical experiences to enhance student learning.
- Mentored students in developing critical thinking and clinical skills.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical examinations.
- Designed lesson plans that fostered student engagement and facilitated understanding of respiratory care concepts at Platt College.
- Collaborated with faculty to improve curriculum and teaching methods.
- Coordinated professional development workshops that strengthened nursing students' clinical competencies and career readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO06-2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA06-2011
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2026
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Noninvasive ventilation
- ABG interpretation
- Surfactant administration
- Nitric oxide therapy
- Pulmonary function testing
- Critical care
- Clinical education
- Team leadership
Certification
- RRT • NRP • STABLE • PALS • ACLS • BLS
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Platt College
01.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
St. Mary Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Western Governors University