3
Languages
4
years of post-secondary education
13
Years of experience
Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist student with over five years of experience in patient care including administering inhaled medications and non-invasive ventilator management. Leveraged twenty years of leadership as a Retail Store Director, managing large teams effectively. Life experience as a primary caregiver to a spouse with a rare lung condition enhances the ability to improve patient quality of life.
Work History
Primary Caregiver
7 Years 6 Months- Managed wife oxygenation and ventilation for daily support.
- I was also certified to administer her weekly infusion of Prolastin-C through her surgically implanted port.
- Administered all of her inhaled medications both MDI and SVN.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Ensured patient safety by implementing and following established safety protocols.
Store Director
5 Years 9 Months- Led PetSmart store operations and daily floor execution.
- Coached associates on pet care product knowledge, enhancing customer service standards.
- Managed scheduling, payroll, and labor planning to ensure optimal store coverage.
- Directed merchandising, signage, and seasonal product presentation.
- Oversaw inventory control, stockroom organization, and shipment processing.
- Resolved customer concerns, maintaining a premium pet shopping experience.
- Trained supervisors on safety, compliance, and store procedures.
- Partnered with district leadership on sales, staffing, and store readiness.
- Fostered healthy team environments to promote collaboration and boost productivity.
Education
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Associate of Science - Biology
Skills
Patient assessment
Vital signs
Respiratory care
Oxygen therapy
Ventilator management
ABG analysis
BLS
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Thai
Elementary
Affiliations
- Minister at the Simi Church of Christ (primarily responsible for coordinating the twenty 12 Step meetings hosted every week).
- Animals in general but especially horseback riding.
- Reading, Dick Francis is my favorite author.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Simi Institute of Careers And Education
Registered Respiratory Therapist from Respiratory Therapy
05.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Excelsior College
Associate of Arts from Philosophy
05.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Primary Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
07.2016 - 01.2024Read More
Store Director
PetSmart
09.2010 - 06.2016Read More
Moorpark College
Associate of Science from Biology
09.1988 - 05.2025Read More