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LILY HERNANDEZ

San Jose

Summary

Highly motivated and adaptable Respiratory Therapy student pursuing an AS degree with anticipated graduation in June 2025. Possesses comprehensive clinical experience gained through rigorous rotations across a wide spectrum of patient care environments, including high-acuity settings like the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the fast-paced Emergency Department (ED/EDU), and general Medical-Surgical floors. This diverse exposure has provided invaluable hands-on practice in essential respiratory care protocols, including detailed patient assessment, administration of various oxygen delivery systems, basic ventilator management and weaning, airway clearance techniques, aerosolized medication delivery, and diligent electronic medical record documentation. A compassionate and collaborative team member committed to evidence-based practice and patient safety, eager to secure an entry-level Respiratory Therapist position to apply this broad skill set and contribute effectively to a dedicated healthcare team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist Administrator

CBRE On-site at Google, Inc.
07.2016 - Current
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent interpersonal skills and genuine care for colleagues'' needs or concerns.

Sales Associate

Payless Shoesource
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Hospital Auxiliary Patient Care Liason

El Camino Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2015
  • Understand and help patients with the process of getting discharged from the hospital.
  • Respond to nurses and doctors requests to deliver confidential paperwork and other items to various parts of the hospital.
  • Provide wheelchair escort to transport patients from room to room and/or when patients get discharged.
  • Interact with patients and visitors to minimize stress and provide comfort during their time in the hospital.
  • Help prepare rooms for incoming patients; folding and stocking linen.
  • Answer any questions of incoming patients and visitors and provide directions to hospital services and patient rooms as well as answering and transferring phone calls.
  • Assist doctors in running patient’s samples to the lab and signing off on certain documents/charts.
  • Administrative duties and non-medical tasks; Replenish medical supplies when needed.
  • Assist patients and ensure families/visitors in the waiting rooms with the provided information as needed in the outpatient surgery nursing unit, surgery and ER waiting rooms.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Foothill Community College
Palo Alto, CA
06-2025

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences Education

Foothill College
Los Altos, CA
08-2023

EMT 1 Certification - undefined

San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Effective oxygen therapy management
  • Aerosol therapy administration
  • Skilled in Spanish-English translation

Certification

  • EMT Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • NRP Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • PALS in progress


Timeline

Receptionist Administrator

CBRE On-site at Google, Inc.
07.2016 - Current

Sales Associate

Payless Shoesource
12.2015 - 07.2016

Hospital Auxiliary Patient Care Liason

El Camino Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2015

EMT 1 Certification - undefined

San Jose City College

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist

Foothill Community College

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences Education

Foothill College
LILY HERNANDEZ