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Andrew Perez

Vernon Hills,IL

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in providing critical respiratory care to neonates and children in emergency and transport settings. Skilled in managing complex respiratory conditions, utilizing advanced medical equipment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. Adept at training and educating clinical staff on respiratory therapies and technologies, with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Eager to leverage hands-on clinical expertise, technical proficiency, and excellent communication skills in a Clinical Application Specialist role to support the implementation and optimization of medical technologies and improve patient care within healthcare systems.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neonatal Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Children's Hospital Transport Program
03.2024 - Current
  • Provides advanced respiratory care for critically ill neonates and pediatric patients during inter-hospital transport, ensuring optimal ventilation and oxygenation support in emergency and transport settings.
  • Operates and troubleshoot complex respiratory equipment, including mechanical ventilators, high-frequency ventilation, and inhaled nitric oxide.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary transport teams, including physicians, nurses, and paramedics, to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care to critically ill or injured neonates and children.
  • Performs advanced airway management techniques, including intubation, extubation, and suctioning, as well as administering pharmacological agents and emergency medications as per protocols.
  • Coordinates and dispatches emergency medical teams for neonatal and pediatric transport, ensuring timely response and accurate communication of patient information, critical care needs, and transport logistics to ensure optimal care during transit.
  • Plans and participates in healthcare career fairs at local high schools, providing information and guidance to students about the respiratory therapy profession, educational pathways, and career opportunities in neonatal and pediatric care.

Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Health Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2024
  • Provides specialized respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to support optimal respiratory function and improve overall health outcomes.
  • Proficiently operates and manages High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation (HFOV), conventional mechanical ventilation, noninvasive ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, and Epoprostenol, providing advanced respiratory care for critically ill pediatric patients.
  • Operated as a pediatric ECMO Specialist, continuously assessing hemodynamic parameters, blood gases, and circuit function to optimize patients' circulation and oxygenation.
  • Actively participates in attending high-risk deliveries, providing immediate respiratory support to premature and term newborns requiring specialized care.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills as a charge therapist, overseeing daily operations of the respiratory therapy department, coordinating patient care assignments, and ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
  • Collaborates with Clinical Educator in mentoring and precepting respiratory therapy students and new employees, providing comprehensive training and guidance in clinical procedures, equipment operation, and patient care protocols.

EKG Technician

Novant Health
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Conducted electrocardiogram (EKG) test on patients as per physician orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standardized protocols.
  • Trained new team members on EKG procedures, equipment operation, and documentation practices, ensuring competency and adherence to quality standards

Education

M.S. - Respiratory Care

Rush University
Chicago, IL
08-2020

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05-2017

Skills

  • Precepting and Training
  • ECMO Management
  • High Frequency Ventilation
  • Airway Management
  • Collaboration
  • Emergency management

Certification

Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Publications

  • Li J, Perez A, Schehl J, Albers A, Husain IA. The association between upper airway patency and speaking valve trial tolerance for patients with tracheostomy: A clinical retrospective study and an in vitro study. AM J Speech Lang Pathol. 2021 Jul 14;30(4):1728-1736.
  • Kaur R, Weiss T, Perez A, Fink JB, Chen R, Luo F, Liang Z, Mirza S, Li J. Practical strategies to reduce nosocomial transmission to healthcare professionals providing respiratory care to patients with COVID-19. Crit Care. Sep 23;24(1):571. 2020.

Timeline

Neonatal Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Children's Hospital Transport Program
03.2024 - Current

Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Advocate Health Children's Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2024

EKG Technician

Novant Health
02.2018 - 08.2018

M.S. - Respiratory Care

Rush University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Southern Illinois University

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