Alejandra Aceves
Lynwood,CA
Summary
Seeking an opportunity as a Registered Respiratory Therapist where I can continue developing my clinical skills and knowledge while working collaboratively with a healthcare team to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality respiratory care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student — Med-Surg
PHI Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered aerosolized respiratory treatments via aerosol mask while monitoring patient response to ensure effective therapy.
- Performed respiratory assessments including auscultation, vital signs, SpO2, heart rate, oxygen requirements, and overall respiratory status.
- Performed nasotracheal suctioning and tracheostomy care, adhering to infection-control practices to maintain patient safety.
- Evaluated oxygen delivery devices and flow rates, documenting findings to inform ongoing respiratory care.
- Provided shift-to-shift patient reports to support continuity of respiratory care.
Respiratory Therapy Student — ICU
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Provided respiratory care for mechanically ventilated and tracheostomy patients, including ventilator checks, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators, BiPAP, and HFNC systems.
- Assisted with endotracheal intubations and provided manual ventilation during CPR, ensuring effective airway management in critical situations.
- Performed extubations and terminal extubations while assessing readiness for ventilator liberation using MIP, VC, and VT.
- Conducted ABG analysis and communicated results with nurses and physicians.
- Performed suctioning, tracheostomy care, and airway-clearance therapies while delivering respiratory care during CT/MRI transport to maintain patient stability.
- Provided respiratory treatments and assisted with Emergency Department respiratory care.
- Administered chest physiotherapy and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV) for secretion clearance, improving respiratory function and patient comfort.
Respiratory Therapy Student — NICU/Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Delivered respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients, administering aerosolized treatments and inline Aerogen nebulization for mechanically ventilated cases.
- Supported ventilator checks, conducted respiratory assessments, and implemented prescribed treatments for mechanically ventilated pediatric patients.
- Utilized mechanical insufflation-exsufflation therapy for patients with ineffective cough and secretion-clearance needs.
- Executed pediatric chest physiotherapy with manual techniques and specialized CPT cups to enhance patient comfort and care.
- Gained exposure to complex pediatric cases including trauma, tracheostomy, congenital cardiac conditions, ECMO, and mechanical ventilation.
- Observed capillary blood gas collection and gained exposure to NAVA ventilation.
Respiratory Therapy Student — Med-Surg/ICU
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Performed comprehensive respiratory assessments and administered prescribed treatments from initial assessment through completion, ensuring patient-centered care under clinical supervision.
- Provided respiratory care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, noninvasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilation.
- Assessed breath sounds, respiratory status, SpO2, vital signs, and oxygen requirements to evaluate patient response to treatment.
- Documented assessments, treatments, respiratory findings, and interventions in the electronic medical record.
- Communicated patient status and respiratory findings with nurses, physicians, and respiratory therapy staff.
- Administered airway-clearance therapies to enhance patient lung function., suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared and compounded sterile medications for inpatient and home health/home infusion patients, ensuring adherence to aseptic technique and pharmacy protocols to support patient care.
- Replenished medication stock for Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets across hospital units and maintained anesthesia MedStation machines in operating rooms to ensure medication availability for critical procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 08.2025
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Lorena Pharmacy
Los Angeles, CA
11.2015 - 10.2021
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Platt College
Ontario, CA08-2026
Graduate Certificate - Pharmacy Technician Program
UEI College
El Monte, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Ysidro High School
San Diego, CASkills
- SERVO U/ SERVO I
- PB840
- V60
- VOCSN
- AVEA
- DRAGER
- AIRVO 2/3
- NK-550
- EPIC
- CERNER
- ALL SCRIPTS
HONORS
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Member
Certification
- RCP # 50773 Exp. 2/2028 | RRT, NBRC #214074, Exp. 09/2031, BLS, AHA | Exp. 05/2027, ACLS, AHA | Exp. 11/2027, PALS, AHA | Exp. 04/2028, NRP, AHA | Exp. 04/2028, California Board of Pharmacy | Current, LA Fire & Safety, Exp. 07/2029
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student — Med-Surg/ICU
St. Mary Medical Center
07.2026 - 08.2026
Respiratory Therapy Student — NICU/Pediatrics
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
05.2026 - 06.2026
Respiratory Therapy Student — ICU
St. Mary Medical Center
01.2026 - 03.2026
Respiratory Therapy Student — Med-Surg
PHI Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente
04.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2025
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Lorena Pharmacy
11.2015 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Platt College
Graduate Certificate - Pharmacy Technician Program
UEI College
High School Diploma -
San Ysidro High School