Karina Gutierrez
McAllen,TX
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over a year of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Mcallen Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
McAllen Heart Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to accurately diagnose lung diseases, facilitating appropriate treatment interventions.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
McAllen Memorial High School
McAllen, TX05.2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Tracheostomy Care
- Outpatient Care
- Airway Management
- Ventilator Management
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Ethical Decision Making
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Stress Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Mcallen Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
McAllen Heart Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
McAllen Memorial High School
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