Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care. Utilizes ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Coastal View Healthcare Center
06.2025 - Current
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Tracheostomy maintenance, cleaning. replacement and assurance of airway
Ventilator management, assessment, cleaning, weaning, and maintenance.
Replacing respiratory equipment.
Monitors patients for proper position of airway, oxygenation and respiratory stability.
Respiratory Therapist
Greenfield Care Center of Fillmore
07.2024 - 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.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2024
Patient assessment for respiratory care and maintenance of patients
Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures and evaluate treatment efficacy
Consult with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical conditions and plan of care
Provide emergency care, including airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including ABG’s calculate test results and collect specimens to detect abnormalities
Unit experiences in Emergency room, sub acute, intensive care unit, rehabilitation, telemetry care
Set up and break down of mechanical ventilators
The operation of mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generator for patient treatment
Maintains, cleans, and calibrates equipment and instruments according to hospital policy to ensure safety, integrity, and accuracy for patient use
Follows appropriate procedures for notification and removal of non-functional and unsafe equipment
Experienced in equipment with Puriten Bennet 840, Hamilton G5’s, V60 Bipap, AirVO HHFNC
Complete documentation on patient care, treatments and ongoing health condition
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.