Liliana Fuentes Mendoza
Nipomo
Summary
Experienced healthcare provider specializing in respiratory care. Collaborates seamlessly within medical teams to deliver exceptional patient care and achieve positive outcomes. Proficient in conducting thorough patient assessments, performing diagnostic tests, and administering effective therapeutic treatments. Known for adaptability and reliability in addressing evolving healthcare demands and overcoming challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Keck Medicine Of USC
06.2023 - 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.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Respiratory Therapist
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
French Hospital Dignity Health
07.2022 - Current
- Responding and providing respiratory support in medical codes and emergencies requiring airway management with intubation
- Perform duties as a RRT which include providing care for ventilator patients in an acute hospital setting
- Perform routine and complex Respiratory Therapy for patients
- Consult with physicians about patients' conditions and develop treatment plans while maintaining a compassionate environment with patients and families
- Receiving patients that are intubated post CABG, and managing their ventilators
ER Registration
French Hospital Dignity Health
12.2015 - 07.2022
- Registering patients for Emergency Room and after hour outpatient care (Radiology & Lab Patients)
- Inputting demographic and insurance information to provide a clean claim
- Verifying insurances and collecting payments accordingly
- Focusing on submitting a clean claim for billing
Education
Associate's - Respiratory Therapy Care
Independence University
04.2017
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Detail oriented
- Effective clear communication
- Data entry proficient
- Technical skills
- Ability in working independently and within a team
- Problem solver
- Analytical skill
- Interpersonal skills
- Culturally competent & compassionate
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Equipment setup
- Caring bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient and family advocacy
- Treatment administration
Certification
- RRT/CRT license
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- NRP certification
- PALS certification
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Keck Medicine Of USC
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
French Hospital Dignity Health
07.2022 - Current
ER Registration
French Hospital Dignity Health
12.2015 - 07.2022
- RRT/CRT license
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- NRP certification
- PALS certification
Associate's - Respiratory Therapy Care
Independence University
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