Lauren Ung
San Jose
Summary
Caring and passionate Respiratory Therapist with over 3 years of experience in providing comprehensive respiratory care. Competent in mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, administering medications, and patient education. Collaborative professional with remarkable communication skills and focus on patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
CommonSpirit Health
Gig Harbor
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Administered mechanical ventilation, CPAP, BIPAP, and treatments to patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Assessed respiratory needs and delivered targeted treatments per physician orders.
- Executed emergency interventions during codes and supported intubations.
- Assisted with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy and EBUS procedures in ICU and lab settings.
- Provided care among various departments such as ED, ICU, Med-surg, PCU, and PACU.
- Assisted with procedures in the ED such as conscious sedations.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
CommonSpirit Health
Gig Harbor
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assemble oxygen therapy and aerosol devices for patients requiring respiratory interventions.
- Arterial blood gas draws and interpreting results to make appropriate adjustments to patient ventilator or treatments.
- Practiced proper communication between physicians and preceptors.
- Managed an independent patient load with guidance from a preceptor when necessary.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Providence Swedish
Olympia
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Supported preceptors in managing patients on mechanical ventilation, ensuring optimal care.
- Monitored and adjusted ventilator settings based on patients' needs and physician orders to enhance respiratory support.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment usage to promote understanding and compliance.
- Acquired hands-on skills in various patient care environments such as CICU, ICU, and ER.
- Utilized BLS and ACLS certification and provided high-quality CPR to patients in codes.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Harbor Regional Health
Grays Harbor
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in the respiratory department under assigned preceptor supporting intubations and patient care management.
- Practiced tracheostomy care and support for patients in long term care.
- Demonstrated electronic and manual charting ensuring accurate and timely documentation of each patient.
- Conducted arterial blood gas analysis and determined necessary adjustments to ventilator settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Renton, WA06-2022
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Arterial blood gas interpretation
- Bronchoscopy assistance
- Emergency interventions
- Critical care knowledge
- Patient assessments
- Patient education
- Airway clearance techniques
- CPAP/BIPAP usage
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Care Board of California, Issued May 2026
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - WA Department of Health, Issued July 2022
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
CommonSpirit Health
09.2022 - 04.2025
Respiratory Therapist Intern
CommonSpirit Health
05.2022 - 06.2022
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Providence Swedish
01.2022 - 02.2022
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Harbor Regional Health
06.2021 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute