Diana Ivy Cedeno
Morgan Hill
Summary
Experienced and highly motivated Registered Respiratory Therapist with 6+ years at Stanford Health Care, delivering exceptional patient care in high-acuity environments. Proven leader with a strong foundation in critical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical mentorship, and departmental workflow optimization. Seeking a Supervisor position to lead, inspire, and elevate respiratory care services through innovation, accountability, and team development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Stanford Health Care
02.2019 - Current
- Deliver advanced respiratory care to a diverse patient population, including those in ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, and Trauma units
- Act as Lead Therapist on assigned shifts; coordinate care delivery, assign staff workloads, and serve as point of contact for interdisciplinary teams
- Precept new hires and students, providing clinical instruction, policy guidance, and performance feedback
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership on care plans, especially for ventilator-dependent patients and complex cases
- Support department initiatives in quality assurance, equipment evaluation, and process improvements
- Participate in emergency response teams (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Trauma) with rapid assessment and airway intervention
- Selected as preceptor for onboarding new graduates and RRTs transitioning to critical care
- Led project to improve ventilator weaning protocols in surgical ICU, reducing average weaning time by 15%
- Recognized for exceptional communication and patient advocacy by interdisciplinary team leaders
Assistant Manager
Kirkland’s
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Oversaw daily store operations, led staff training, and achieved top-tier customer service metrics
- Applied leadership, scheduling, and conflict resolution skills transferable to healthcare team management
Student Instructor
Hartnell College
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted clinical skills labs and review sessions for respiratory care students
- Collaborated with faculty to assess student competencies and provide one-on-one mentorship
Education
A.S. - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Hartnell College
01.2018
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Critical Care Expertise (ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU)
- Protocol & Policy Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Training & Mentorship
- EMR Systems (Epic)
- Performance Monitoring & Quality Improvement
- Staff Scheduling & Workflow Coordination
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Current
Affiliations
- American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Key Achievements
Train
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Stanford Health Care
02.2019 - Current
Student Instructor
Hartnell College
01.2018 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager
Kirkland’s
03.2016 - 02.2019
A.S. - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Hartnell College
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