Robert Antuna
Tustin
Summary
A Respiratory Therapist position in an Acute/Sub-Acute/CCT/Home Health setting. I have over 19 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Acute, Sub-Acute, and Critical Care Transport environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist - Field Operations
Supercare Health
05.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Improved patient outcomes by educating families on home care techniques and importance of medication adherence.
- Made daily deliveries, setup, and training of patients and care givers of CPAP, BiPAP, Ventilators and associated supplies and equipment in a Home-Health DME setting.
Respiratory Therapist
French Park Care Center Sub-Acute/SNF
11.2022 - Current
- Set up and operated devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
- Operated equipment to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients following specified parameters of treatment
- Read prescription, measured arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition
- Inspected and tested respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently
- Consulted with physician in event of adverse reactions
- Maintained patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Determined most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and potential modifications needed, compatible with physician's ordered
- Operate as senior member of Critical Care Transport team transporting Tracheostomy and Ventilator-dependent patients between Acute and Subacute facilities, Doctor's offices and Hemodialysis.
- Assisted with intubation Emergency Room
Respiratory Therapist
Vermont Subacute Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 05.2025
Respiratory Therapist-ALS Transport
American Medical Ambulance
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Set up and operated devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
- Operated equipment to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients following specified parameters of treatment
- Inspected and tested respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently
- Consulted with physician in event of adverse reactions
- Maintained patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Determined most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and potential modifications needed, compatible with physician's ordered
- Operate as senior member of Critical Care Transport team transporting Tracheostomy and Ventilator-dependent patients between Acute and Subacute facilities, Doctor's offices and Hemodialysis.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Norwalk Meadows Healthcare Center
01.2011 - 01.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
01.2007 - 01.2022
Respiratory Therapist-Critical Care Transport
Premier Medical Transport
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Set up and operated devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
- Operated equipment to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients following specified parameters of treatment
- Read prescription, measured arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition
- Inspected and tested respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently
- Consulted with physician in event of adverse reactions
- Maintained patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Determined most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and potential modifications needed, compatible with physician's ordered
- Operate as senior member of Critical Care Transport team transporting Tracheostomy and Ventilator-dependent patients between Acute and Subacute facilities, Doctor's offices and Hemodialysis.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Set up and operated devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators
- Operated equipment to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients following specified parameters of treatment
- Read prescription, measured arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to assess patient condition
- Inspected and tested respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently
- Consulted with physician in event of adverse reactions
- Maintained patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes
- Determined most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and potential modifications needed, compatible with physician's ordered
- Operate as senior member of Critical Care Transport team transporting Tracheostomy and Ventilator-dependent patients between Acute and Subacute facilities, Doctor's offices and Hemodialysis.
- Assisted with intubation Emergency Room
Education
A. S - Respiratory Therapy
Concord Career College
Garden Grove, CA01.2006
Skills
- Tracheostomy changes, stoma care
- O2 therapy, titration, meds
- CPR, Code Blue
- Ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Pulse oximetry
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner, CA RCB Lic# 25668
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Dedicated Family man
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist - Field Operations
Supercare Health
05.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Vermont Subacute Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 05.2025
Respiratory Therapist
French Park Care Center Sub-Acute/SNF
11.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist-ALS Transport
American Medical Ambulance
01.2020 - 03.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Norwalk Meadows Healthcare Center
01.2011 - 01.2023
Respiratory Therapist-Critical Care Transport
Premier Medical Transport
01.2010 - 01.2019
Respiratory Therapist
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
01.2007 - 01.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
A. S - Respiratory Therapy
Concord Career College
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
- Managed ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP and tracheotomy care.
- Maintained medical records, receiving commendations for thoroughness and accuracy in completion of reports and patient documentation.
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