Alondra Villegas

Clinical Rotations

Respiratory therapist student

Miami , FL

2023.01 - 2024.04

Assisted with respiratory care procedures such as bronchoscopy, intubation, and mechanical ventilation.
Evaluated patient response to therapeutic modalities such as mechanical ventilation or CPAP and BiPAP titration studies.
Administered oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation and respiratory treatments as ordered by physician.
Managed ventilators to provide mechanical ventilation support to critically ill patients.
Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
Assisted in intubations, extubations, tracheostomies, bronchoscopies, mechanical ventilation and other related procedures under the supervision of a registered RT.
Managed airway management techniques for mechanical ventilation support.
Demonstrated knowledge of advanced airway management including endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Operated ventilators safely and effectively to optimize mechanical ventilation and minimize complications.
Provided respiratory therapy treatments such as aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, mechanical ventilation support, oxygen therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
Managed mechanical ventilation equipment and assisted with intubations when necessary.
Managed ventilator support modalities including mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care and weaning protocols.
Provided therapeutic interventions such as inhalation therapies, airway clearance techniques, oxygen administration, mechanical ventilation support.
Assisted with intubation of critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation support.
Cared for critically ill patients requiring intubation, mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring devices such as Swan-Ganz catheters.
Assisted in setting up ventilator equipment and monitored patients on mechanical ventilation.
Initiated therapeutic measures such as intubation, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol therapy and suctioning.
Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Explained treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.

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Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

High School Diploma -

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Clinical Rotations

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

High School Diploma -

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