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Alexis Martinez

Edinburg,TX

Summary

Respiratory Therapist with two years of adult and pediatric experience. I have a strong desire to grow further knowledge and skills in my profession. I am able to maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and optimal patient care. I am a professional hardworking individual with positive attitude and interact well with patients, families and other health care professionals. I adapt easily to change of environment and working schedules.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission, TX
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing.
  • Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
  • Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
  • Assisted physicians with intubations, moderate sedations, and other procedures.
  • Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Instructed patients and family on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.

Respiratory Therapist

South Texas Health System
Edinburg , TX
06.2022 - Current
  • Currently working in adult and pediatric areas. This included adult floors, adult ICU, pediatric floors, pediatric emergency room, and pediatric ICU. Some of my job responsibilities are as followed below:
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • In Pediatric Intensive Care Units I work along side physician and nurses to manage ill patients. This includes the management of mechanical ventilator, High Flow Nasal Cannulas,Nasal CPAP,noninvasive ventilation,patients home equipments, etc.
  • Perform arterial punctures, capillarity punctures, and help assist in both adult and pediatric intubations.
  • Perform EKGs
  • Administer respiratory therapies to improve lung function such as Metaneb, flutters, vest therapy, cough assist and CPT.
  • Respiratory department charge/supervisor experience

Provider Services Specialist

VIP Providers Inc.
Pharr, TX
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising..
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.

Hostess

Cimarron Country Club
Mission, TX
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Greeted all costumers with kindness and respectfulness as they approached.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
  • Help prepare for special events such as holiday parties, birthdays, graduations, etc.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.

Education

Associates of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Nikki Rowe High School
McAllen, TX
05-2018

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Determination
  • Team player
  • Positive Attitude
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Respond Quickly to Crisis Situations
  • Friendly
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Equipment Setup
  • Practice Improvement

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Mission Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

South Texas Health System
06.2022 - Current

Provider Services Specialist

VIP Providers Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2022

Hostess

Cimarron Country Club
10.2016 - 05.2018

Associates of Applied Science: Respiratory Therapy

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

Nikki Rowe High School

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