Dynamic Pulmonary Function Specialist with extensive experience at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, excelling in advanced diagnostic procedures and innovative technology implementation. Proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care, enhancing clinical pathways and outcomes. Skilled in bronchoscopy support and adept at delivering impactful training to healthcare teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pulmonary Function Specialist
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville
01.2007 - Current
Performed complex diagnostic testing including full PFTs, CPET, bronchoprovocation, and diffusion studies.
Supported advanced pulmonary procedures including EBUS, pulmonary stenting, tumor debulking, and cryotherapy, working directly with interventional pulmonologists.
Helped launch the ION by Intuitive Surgical robotic bronchoscopy program, assisting in training, workflow integration, and equipment handling.
Assisted in ECMO circuit support, bringing critical thinking and high-stress adaptability to emergent cases.
Delivered training and in-services to respiratory therapists, RNs, and residents on bronchoscopic procedures and diagnostic best practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize clinical pathways and improve patient outcomes in both outpatient and critical care settings.
Maintained accurate documentation in Epic and ensured quality assurance across all diagnostic procedures.
Maintained monthly quality control for the blood gas lab, performed biannual correlations and linearity studies, and completed quarterly CAP proficiency studies.
Participated in three successful CAP inspections.
Clinical preceptor and mentor for onboarding respiratory therapists
Contributor to departmental quality improvement initiatives
Advocate for innovation in diagnostic protocols and patient-centered care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Online Division
01.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova
01.2007
Skills
Pulmonary & Critical Care Expertise
Multidisciplinary Clinical Training
New Technology Implementation
Workflow Optimization & Protocol Development
EHR & Medical Device Integration
Public Speaking
Epic EHR
MedGraphics (MGC)
Olympus Bronchoscope
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bronchoscopy support
Pulmonary function testing
Diagnostic procedures
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient-centered care
Patient education
Regulatory compliance
Emergent care support
Team leadership
Ventilator management strategies, expertise, and experience
Interventional bronchoscopic procedures including pulmonary stents, tumor debulking, and cryotherapy
Navigational bronchoscopy experience with Ion by Intuitive Surgical and Veran System